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Police To Record Horse Accidents
Fifteen years of lobbying by the British Horse Society has finally paid off. The Standing Committee on Road Accident Statistics has been reviewing the Stats 19 coding form, which the police use to record road traffic
Horse Industry Alliance Responds To “The Horse Whisperer”
Horse Industry Brochure contains ten simple tips to remember when considering equine involvement.
With high marks in from the critics, it is expected that “The Horse Whisperer” will be one of the top movies of 1998. That means that millions of Americans will see the movie and be exposed to horses and riding. In the past, when a good movie drew attention to a lifestyle or activity,
Equine Medical Center To Complete Injury Survey At Colonial Downs
Catastrophic racehorse injuries are a major cause of equine mortality and financial loss in the racing industry, not to mention a serious public relations challenge.
But a newly funded study at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical
British Horse Society Launches Safety 2000 Campaign
The British Horse Society is campaigning to reduce the alarming number of accidents on the roads involving horses.
There are two aspects to the campaign:
Caspian Horses Debut At Memphis Zoo
Ancient history caught up with modern times as the Memphis Zoo welcomed two new members into its Zoo family—Caspian horses.
The Memphis Zoo is the only zoo in the United States to exhibit these small horses and is one of only six
AHSA President Issues Statement On New Drugs And Medications Rule Change
Alan F. Balch, President of the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA), issued a statement today on a new Drugs and Medications rule change proposal now on the table for consideration. The following statement is a result of a special day-long
New AHSA Rule Change Proposal Is On The Table
A new AHSA drugs and medications rule change proposal has emerged as a result of the June 1 AHSA Drugs and Medications Committee meeting. The new proposal, which would permit the therapeutic use of two NSAIDs, will be presented in final form and
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Horse Industry Brochure contains ten simple tips to remember when considering equine involvement.
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Administering Medications
Author’s Note: The purpose of this article is to act as a reference to aid the veterinarian in educating clients in the techniques of medication administration. This article is not intended to act as an encouragement to owner-prescribed
Dew Poisoning/Scratches
Some call the affliction dew poisoning. Others use the term scratches. Still others refer to it as grease heel or cracked heel. There are yet others who call it mud fever. Whatever the term, the affliction is the same–a form of dermatitis
Infectious Diseases in Horses
Viral infections of the equine respiratory tract are a veterinary challenge. They occur frequently and result in major economic loss to the horse industry. Currently available vaccines are not completely effective in controlling respiratory
Club Feet in Horses
A foal born with club feet or a young, growing horse which develops the condition can be both a mystery and a problem for the owner and the veterinarian in charge of treatment. The condition can be mysterious because many factors might be
Summer Haircoat Tips
A guide to ensure your horse’s hair coat stays healthy all summer long.
Understanding Hoof Cracks
Hoof cracks can be as simple as something that merely irritates the observer from an aesthetic point of view to something so serious that the horse is dead lame and unable to perform. Hoof cracks come in a variety of types and sizes, and they
They’ve Got The Beat: Gaited Horses
Every horse moves forward, and gaited horses ease the journey onward. By moving their legs in a four-beat lateral gait, these horses produce a smooth ride. Their locomotion pattern varies from horses which trot in a diagonal
Using Heat Therapy
Pain is due to muscle spasm, reduced circulation, and nerve pressure caused by connective tissue changes. Heat can address all of these causes and stimulate the repair process.
