Latest News – The Horse
From Flamenco to Dressage, Andalusians Steal the Show
The rapidly growing number of Andalusian aficionados found something for every taste and style at the Ohio Equine Affaire. A lady danced with a white stallion. Dressage medalists demonstrated 4th level movements. Senioritas in beautiful Flamenco
Former Derby Contender Finds a Home
Four years after being considered a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender, Tracemark, a 7-year-old gelding, is embarking on a life of retirement on a California farm.
Not much newsworthy about that, even during Kentucky Derby season. But
Million Dollar Milestone for Lil Ruf Peppy
It’s official! Lil Ruf Peppy, owned by Green Valley Ranch, Aubrey, Texas, has just been named NRHA’s eleventh Million Dollar Sire. At the start of the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) held recently in Katy, Texas, Lil Ruf Peppy was less
Pensacola Man Charged in Horse Shooting Case
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department arrested Craig M. Smith, 24, of Pensacola, Fla., in connection with the April 17 shootings in Beulah, Fla., which left Desmond Davis’ five dogs dead, nine horses either dead or in need of being
Thoroughbred Champion Personal Ensign Back in Spotlight
In 1988, Personal Ensign became the first American horse in more than 80 years to retire as an undefeated champion. Today she is back in the spotlight, appearing in a TV public service announcement (PSA) to promote public understanding, respect,
Ham Radio Communication and Horses
To successfully manage and recover from terrorist attacks, medical emergencies, accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, blizzards, etc., reliable communications are absolutely necessary. A relatively simple way to vastly
AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 – 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss
Ferdinand Derby Anniversary Impetus for Slaughter-Ban Push
Supporters of legislation that would ban the transport of horses to slaughter for human consumption are hopeful the measure will pass Congress this year, a co-sponsor of the bill said May 3. Meanwhile, members of the Kentuck
Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories
Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories for Missing Horse Case Victims
From California to Maryland
Stolen Horse International (SHI) has resolved equine theft cases and has proven the justice system can prevail. For Rod
Cloning Success Rates Increase for Horses
Three years after the birth of the first cloned mule and horse, scientists are reporting improvements in the number of viable cloned equine embryos that are carried to term. A Texas A&M University (TAMU) researcher says that five clones of
The Buzz On Mosquitoes
Mosquito control experts and human health authorities are concerned that Americans are becoming complacent about protecting themselves and their horses against West Nile virus (WNV). They discussed this trend and new mosquito control techniques
