Latest News – The Horse
AAEP, NTRA, RMTC Organizing Upcoming Summit to Address Race-Day Medication
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors announced April 21 that it will join the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in organizing an international
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Holds Town Hall Meetings
At the meetings, nonprofit leaders–such as those associated with equine organizations–can learn more about the program including how to use its tools to keep an organization healthy and stable, improve effectiveness, and provide transparency and ac
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Rebekah Cosden
A Maryland native and lifelong horse enthusiast, Rebekah Cosden’s research focus at the Gluck Equine Research Center has been on equine musculoskeletal science. She completed her research in the laboratory of James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, John S. and
Commentary: When in France
Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate director for undergraduate education in equine science and management and extension horse specialist, gives his perspective on a recent trip to France.
Eventing Radio Episode 132 – Holly Hudspeth, Rolex 2011 & BOB Championship Series
Holly Hudspeth has an update on Last Monarch and Rolex Competition Manager, Christina Gray, gives us a preview of what to expect this year. Plus,
Horse in the City
From time to time, I enjoy leaving my apartment in suburbia and Dorado’s rural home and venturing into a major metropolitan area for a day
BLM Review Team Releases Harriman Facility Review
About 200 horses currently residing at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Regional Wild Horse and Burro Center in Herriman, Utah, will be relocated according to recommendations made by a team of inspectors who visited the site earlier this
Equine Pythiosis: Unsightly, Deadly, and Spreading
If your horse doesn’t live in a tropical or subtropical region, you’ve most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But
Wild Horse Lawsuit to Go Forward
A federal judge sided with wild horse advocates April 19 when he declined to dismiss their lawsuit claiming that a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) round up of approximately 2,000 animals from the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area near Susanville,
Tack and Habit Episode 47 – Run Bow Run
This week Helena and Glenn take a look at some honest horse adoption ads with ReRun and we wrap up the show with Wilker’s Quilted
Western Radio Show Episode 48 – World Champion Al Dunning
Alan and Tammy chat with World Champion Horseman Al Dunning. Al and his students have won 32 World and Reserve World titles and AQHA World
Horse Tip Daily 4aaep-2006 – Emails: Making Time to Ride
This week Glenn and Jennifer answer listener emails. Today they answer an email about making time to ride. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 4aaep-2006
Time to Assess Eastern Tent Caterpillar Populations
Eastern tent caterpillars (ETC) were identified as the cause of foal loss during the mare reproductive loss syndrome outbreaks in 1999-2001. Over the last three years, ETC populations in Central Kentucky have been increasing gradually but there are
UK and UofL Equine Programs Collaborate
Equine industry and equine higher education programs have much in common: Just as the industry is at its best when different disciplines and niches work together, higher education is also strongest when complementary programs unite. The University of
UHC Operation Gelding Clinics Castrate More Than 245 Stallions
The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 246 stallions to date. The program, which was launched in late August 2010 with the help of seed money from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
Pennsylvania Bill Creates Animal Abuser Registry
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a measure that would create a statewide database containing the names of those convicted on animal cruelty charges–including cruelty to horses–anywhere in the state. Sponsored by State Sen. Larry Farnese,
