Latest News – The Horse
Home Sweet Home
So when we consider the construction of stalls, we shouldn’t underestimate how important it is to provide a comfortable, welcoming, and most importantly, safe, environment in which our horses can live.
Feeding Beet Pulp
I need to put weight on my skinny Thoroughbred. Would beet pulp be a good addition to my horse’s diet?
There Was a Crooked Foal
A newborn foal, teetering on spidery legs, has a knock-kneed, awkward charm that can melt hearts.
Wildfires: Are You Prepared — The Recommendations Of The Red Cross
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas or remote sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire. Wildfires
Winning Jockey Allegedly Used ‘Buzzer’
Officials with Oaklawn Park and the Arkansas Racing Commission announced April 15 they have uncovered evidence that has led them to believe jockey Billy Patin had an electrical device in his possession when he rode longshot
Equine Expert “On Call” For ABC Coverage Of Kentucky Derby
World-renowned equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, will be the “On Call” veterinarian standing by to assist the ABC Sports broadcast team during the May 1 running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The “On Call” program, developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), provides accurate information to the media and viewers regarding
USET Initiates USOC Drug Education Program For Pan American Games
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) has initiated a Drug Education Program for its riders long-listed for the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada.
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Pasture Management Tips to Minimize Carbohydrate Content
Carbohydrate research done on forages, though not specific on carbohydrate type, has provided information on pasture management that owners can use to manage their horses’ intake of carbohydrates. This is particularly of interest to owners with
Corn Spills The Beans
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Knee Surgery For Horses: Continuing Research
Horses’ knees are like human ones, and that’s good news for both species. It means that continuing research at Colorado State University aimed at helping horses with osteoarthritis –missing cartilage –also is applicable to humans as well.
Alfalfa Cubes: An Alternative Forage
Good quality forage is the basis of feeding programs for all horses. When hay is being fed, horse owners need to select a hay that is nutritious but also free of dust and mold. However, when mold-free hay is not available,
Book On Over 10,000 Plants Released
A new book covering 10,000 of the world’s economically important plants greatly expands upon an out-of-date, out-of-print reference long popular with botanists, other scientists, teachers, and others.
Kentucky Set For Drug-Testing Upgrade
A move by the Kentucky Racing Commission to upgrade equine drug-testing standards in the state has stirred the pot in a simmering conflict between those who believe change is long overdue, and those who see it as a veiled
Capital Gains Bill Introduced To Help Horse Owners
The American Horse Council reports that Congressmen Jerry Weller (R-IL), Joel Hefley (R-CO), Ron Lewis (R-KY) and Congresswoman Karen Thurman (D-FL) have introduced legislation to reduce from two years to one the period for
AAEP Internship Program Offers
A unique internship program developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the first of its kind in equine medicine to offer equine veterinary students a practical and “real world” look at equine
