Latest News – The Horse
Eventing Radio Episode 133 – The Fork Report and Four Star Previews
The Fork Horse Trials was the final run for the four star combinations heading to Badminton and Rolex and Chris had a chance to catch
Western Radio Show Episode 49 – Bobby Welsh Wins Houston
Six time NFR bull rider Bobby Welsh joins Alan and Tammy to talk about his $50,000.00 win at Rodeo Houston in 2011. Bobby will share
Tack and Habit Episode 48 – Red Sox Off the Wagon
It all about little red wagons and socks today, but not your every day wagons and certainly not every day sox. Listen in… Tack and
Who’s The Victim Here?
Animals are not people (although as I write this, our Dalmatian is lounging on the sofa, apparently engrossed in a golf tournament). But does this
Leading International Thoroughbred Sire Sadler’s Wells Dies
Leading international sire Sadler’s Wells died of natural causes the afternoon of April 26 at Coolmore Stud in Ireland, where he had resided since retiring to stud in 1984. Coolmore manager Christy Grassick said, “He was undoubtedly the best sire
Georgia Horse Owner Accused of Cruelty Enters Plea
A Georgia man accused of neglecting 40 horses on his Habersham County farm has pleaded no contest to the animal cruelty counts against him. County animal control authorities and personnel from the Lil One’s Ridin’ Ranch horse rescue removed the
New Charge Added in Montana Cruelty Case
A Montana rancher accused of maltreating a herd of horses is now facing at total of 16 animal cruelty counts. Yellowstone County prosecutors added yet another count of animal cruelty bringing the total number of charges against Leachman to 16, said
Building Muscle Mass: Researchers Study Protein’s Role
Researchers are always working to better understand the equine body and how it functions. Case in point: A team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center recently completed an index study on a
Poll: Readers Would Pay for Shock Wave Therapy
Readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “While most equine insurance companies cover up to three focused shock wave treatments, what would you pay per treatment to heal a horse using shock wave therapy if studies demonstrated improvement
Dealing with Dust
While it may seem a little early to be thinking about dust, mud in the winter becomes dust in the summer. If you had muddy
Jumping Radio Show Episode 57 – Young Jumper Championships & Equine Chiropractic
Cheryll Frank tells us about the Young Jumper Championships, and Dr Jenny Johnson and Jane Armour discuss Chiropractic treatment on a 27 year old horse.
Stable Scoop Episode 138 – Jan Jan’s Helmet Cam
Sixteen year old Jan Jan Hamilton is one of the upcoming stars in the driving world and we have her and her Dad on with
Dressage Radio Episode 98 – Are you Ready to Show?
Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray ask another topical question affecting riders, Are You Ready to Show? Take a listen right here. Dressage Radio Episode 98
Gelding/Castrating Male Horses
Why and when should you geld or castrate a stallion, and what’s involved in the procedure? How should you care for the new gelding afterward? Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, California, explains.
Laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Learn about equine metabolic syndrome and its relationship to laminitis, recognizing and managing at-risk horses to prevent laminitis, and more with Dr. Raymond Geor of Michigan State University.
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
Springtime heralds the beginning of warm, sunny days and the start of the competition season. As you plan your spring and summer training schedule, however, keep in mind that your horse’s body will need time to adjust to new demands.
