Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Equine Research Launches Equinews.com
Horse owners, managers, trainers, and other industry professionals are always looking for accurate, dependable horse care information, especially if that information is focused on science-based nutrition. Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is proud to announce the launch of Equinews.com.
Fatal Injuries on Midwestern Racetracks (AAEP 2010)
In the Midwest there are several racetracks–featuring both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing–that sometimes slide under the radar of the mainstream racing community. But like all other tracks around the nation, these venues see wins, losses, and, unfortunately, catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries. Andrea L. Beisser, BA, and her colleagues analyzed the circumstances surrounding catastrophic
Researcher: Genetic Mutation Likely the Cause of Neurologic Disorder
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have recently identified a genetic mutation associated with the disorder cerebellar abiotrophy (CA). This debilitating neurologic disorder causes the degeneration of the cerebellum, and mainly affects Arabian horses. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination, and
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Seminar and Clinic Schedule for 2011
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced its 2011 seminar and clinic schedule, consisting of three new owner seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics. The seminars are sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, a subsidiary of TOBA.
Microbial Colonization of the Foal’s GI Tract
Colonization of the foal’s GI tract by pathogenic organisms can lead to diarrhea. Research has focused on identifying organisms responsible for the diarrhea, but less research has looked at what allows the pathogenic organisms to become established.
Florida Sports Medicine Center to Host Open House
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a “For The Love of Your Horse” event on Feb.14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Sanctuary’s facility in Ocala, Fla.
Dinner and Bourbon Tasting to Benefit Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
The historic Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Ky., has announced that it will host the third annual Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail event: a progressive dinner and Bourbon tasting that will benefit the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Central Kentucky. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. Tickets are $100 per person, and the hotel is offering guests a special
Equine Abortion of Unknown Cause
Determining the cause of early fetal loss is very difficult, and in many instances the aborted fetus is reabsorbed or lost.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 46 – Katie Monahan-Prudent, U.S. Show Jumping Coach
Katie Monahan-Prudent shares her thoughts on a number of critical issues facing the sport of show jumping and hunter-jumpers in the U.S., and tells us
Eventing Radio Episode 115 – Clayton & Lucinda Fredericks
Lucinda & Clayton Fredericks discuss The Importance of Good Breeding and Foal Syndication and also their full event schedule for this pre-Olympic year. Take a
Dressage Radio Episode 87 – Edward Gal & Hans Peter Minderhoud
Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud, half of the Dutch team, join Brett Parbery and Chris this week to review the season so far and
Western Radio Show Episode 37 – Mounted Patrol
This Episode, we say thanks to the Men and Women who serve the community in the Mounted Patrol Unit. Alan and Tammy talk to Jim
Stable Scoop Episode 127 – Cowgirls for a Cause and Faithful Friends
We are joined this week by Host of the Animal Planet Show Faithful Friends and her partner Tricia Meteer of Equinox Photo to talk about
Reward Offered in Assateague Island Wild Horse Shooting
National Park Service officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the shooting death of a wild horse at the Assateague Island National Seashore earlier this month. According to the statement, the 28-year-old bay mare had sustained a gunshot wound. From the nature of the wound, it appears that the horse died almost
Miesque, Top Thoroughbred Racehorse and Broodmare, Dead at 27
Miesque, the first two-time winner of a Breeders’ Cup race and the dam of top sire Kingmambo, was euthanized Jan. 20 at the Oak Tree Division of Lane’s End Farm in Central Kentucky due to the infirmities of age. She was 27. She was buried in the Lane’s End/Oak Tree Division cemetery.
Proposed Virginia Bill Amends Animal Welfare Code
Proposed legislation in Virginia would amend that state’s animal welfare code to include care practices for horses and other livestock, but some equine rescue operators say the bill’s language is confusing. Introduced on Jan. 12, HB 1541 would require owners of agricultural animals to provide their livestock with feed to prevent malnutrition, water to prevent dehydration, and veterinary care to
