Latest News – The Horse
Trainer Liability
If you train riders in any discipline, at any level, a recent decision from an appellate court in California should give you pause. In November
Stall Cleaning/Disinfection Series Part 1: Cleaning
Learn how to clean and disinfect a dirty stall between horses, after a sick horse occupies it, or before placing a mare in the stall to foal (with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center).
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy: Developing a Challenge Model (AAEP 2010)
It isn’t every day that a new disease or ailment is discovered, as many of the most common equine health problems have been around for several decades, if not centuries. But within the past decade a new disease has emerged that appears most frequently in weanlings. The disease is equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE), a gastrointestinal disease that causes excessive weight loss and stunted growth
Russian Donkey Forced to Parasail has Died
According to a report from Horse and Hound, the Russian donkey Anapka–who was once the center of an international welfare controversy after she was attached to a parasail and flown over a beach as part of an advertising stunt–has died of suspected heart failure. Veterinarians believe the stress of parasailing might have led to the donkey’s eventual death, according to the report.
Wyoming House Leaders: Allegations Against Wallis Unfounded
Leaders of the Wyoming House of Representatives have declared allegations of ethics violations stemming from a complaint filed by a Wyoming resident against State Representative Sue Wallis unfounded. Wallis was the primary sponsor of HB 122, a measure allowing Wyoming livestock authorities to process abandoned horses and sell the meat. The measure also allows Wyoming livestock authorities to
Researcher: Bacteria Evenly Distributed Across Horses’ Bodies
Residing in horses’ skin are microorganisms known as skin flora–generally nonpathogenic bacteria that can cause skin disease, joint infections, and life-threatening illnesses if they enter the bloodstream or a joint, such as through an incision in the skin. According to the results of a recent study performed by researchers at Colorado State University’s (CSU) College of Veterinary Medicine and
Electrolytes: Readers Split on Supplementing Horses’ Water
More than 850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you supplement your horse’s diet with electrolytes?”
Horse Tip Daily 395 – Best Free Equine News App
Glenn does a series of tips on cool websites and phone apps for the horse world, plus adds a little horse music to the mix.
Horse Tip Daily 394 – Virtual Horse Racing 3D
Glenn does a series of tips on cool websites and phone apps for the horse world, plus adds a little horse music to the mix.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 48 – Ashlee Bond, World Cup West Coast Leader
Californian Ashlee Bond joins Brianne Goutal and Chris from the Wellington showground as she currently leads the World Cup West Coast League. We have a
Western Radio Show Episode 39 – Long Live the Queen
Ever wondered what it takes to be a Rodeo Queen? Alana and Tammy talk to Dakota Missiledine, 2010 Miss Rodeo USA, and Katie Barger the
Eventing Radio Episode 117 – Coach USA with Wofford, Hoy and Law
The U.S. Coaching position closed this week and we hear from three more applicants for the position; American Jimmy Wofford, Australian Andrew Hoy and Britain’s
Tack and Habit Episode 38 – AETA Top Picks
We bring you three of the products that we liked the best at the American Equestrian Trade Association. Recorded live on location, a fun look
Joint Issues in Horses (AAEP 2010)
Summary of several presentations on joint issues in horses from the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, with Dr. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University.
Maryland Horse Shooter Sought
Law enforcement authorities in Maryland are seeking those responsible for shooting a show horse residing in a Charles County pasture. Diane Richardson, press secretary for Charles County Sheriff Rex Coffey said the horse’s owner discovered the 8-year-old Morgan horse lying in its pasture on Jan. 21. The horse had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was later euthanized.
Possible Rabies Outbreak Reported in Argentina
According to a report from the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), there recently has been a rise in the number of equine rabies cases diagnosed in the Corrientes province of Argentina. Officials believe the horses were infected with the disease via vampire bats. The extent of the outbreak remains unclear, but officials have announced they will begin vaccinating horses within a
