Latest News – The Horse
TLAER Founder, Primary Instructor to Retire in 2013
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, will retire in 2013 after a career of improving large animal rescue techniques.
Pfizer to Donate more than $1.1 million to AAEP, FFA, AABP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation received funds for the first time this year.
Volunteers Celebrated at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center
The George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals has one of the world’s largest equine clinical faculties.
Protecting Horses in Response to the Recent Increase in WNV
Protect horses by vaccinating against the disease and taking measures to prevent mosquito bites.
Researchers Evaluate Horses as Model of Human Depression
Researchers found that depressed horses behave in a similar manner to depressed humans.
Baker, Puch Take Gold in Monday’s Paralympic Freestyle
Natasha Baker (GBR) and Pepo Puch (AUT) took home freestyle golds in their respective Grades.
Queensland Public Invited to Take Flying Fox, Hendra Survey
Flying foxes are the type of Australian fruit bat that transmits the deadly hendra virus to horses.
BLM Extends Deadline for Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Proposals
The BLM is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from Aug. 29 to Sept. 19.
Medals Awarded in Team, Individual Paralympic Equestrian
Medals in both the team and individual para-dressage competition were awarded today.
Don’t Call Them Disabled
Do I feel sorry for a person with a limp, a missing limb, or some other physical challenge? Yeah, I do — until that
Animal Science Programs
There’s a school with an equine program that best suits your desired career path.
Penn State Equine Grazing School, Sept. 22
The grazing school will take place on Sept. 22 and will cover a variety of pasture and forage related topics.
CHRB Panel Recommends Equine Medication Rule Changes
The organization endorsed a proposal to have Salix administered by certain veterinarians only.
Special-Needs Athletes? Not These Horses, Vets Say
Paralympic dressage horses often necessitate the same medical care as dressage horses for able-bodied riders.
Paralympic Debutants Take Grade II, IB Gold Medals
The first equestrian medals of the London 2012 Paralmypic Games won by first-time Paralympians.
On Stall Rest and Low Spirits
What can I do to keep my horse’s spirits up while he’s on stall rest? Rather than becoming agitated, he seems
