Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1 Quarantine of Two New Jersey Farms Lifted
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced May 6 that the state Department of Agriculture (DOA) has lifted quarantines at Overbrook and Tourelay Farms in Colts Neck, which have restricted horse movement in and out of the two
Plum Pretty All That in Kentucky Oaks
John Fort’s Peachtree Stable’s Plum Pretty fought off a late charge by St. John’s River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (the first jewel in the Filly Triple Crown) to win by a neck. Zazu rallied for third in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies
Jumping Radio Episode 59 – Spy Coast Farm, Breeding Show Jumpers
Lisa Lourie, owner & breeder from Spy Coast Farm explains what it takes to build a sporthorse breeding operation and establish a brand name in
Dressage Radio Episode 100 – Courtney King-Dye
Courtney King Dye,and her husband Jason join Chris to tell Courtney’s story as we celebrate the Dressage Radio Show’s 100th episode…don’t miss this special interview.
20-Meter Circles in My Sleep
It used to be that I’d say, “I dread the day when that horse leaves us.” I’ve had nightmares about it over the years, actually,
Horse Racing Drug Bill Introduced by Congressmen
Two members of Congress introduced legislation May 4 authorizing penalties for those caught using performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the provisions of the bill offered by Republican Rep. Ed Whitfield
Prosecutors Request New Judge in James Leachman Case
Prosecutors in Yellowstone County, Mont., have requested that a new judge assume the James Leachman animal cruelty case after Leachman’s son Seth Leachman filed suit against Justice of the Peace Pedro Hernandez, the judge currently presiding over the
2011 Kentucky Derby: Posts Drawn, Dialed In Made Favorite
Robert LaPenta’s Dialed In, winner of the Florida Derby got a favorable draw in post 8 and was made the morning line favorite for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands which will be run May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Nebraska Legislature Passes Processing Study Bill
An amended version of a Nebraska bill that could facilitate horse processing plant development in that state was passed by state lawmakers on May 5, according to a spokesman for bill sponsor Sen. Tyson Larson. In its original version introduced in
Gastrointestinal Tract Infection Will Decide Uncle Mo’s Derby Fate
Owner Mike Repole said a decision on whether Uncle Mo, the current second favorite, will run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands will be made late today May 5, or early tomorrow. After the one-time Derby favorite exercised over the
Oregon Authorities Investigate Horse Shooting
Law enforcement authorities in Marion County, Ore., are seeking whoever is responsible for fatally shooting a 23-year-old Arabian mare while she grazed in her pasture near Silverton earlier this week. Marion County Sheriff’s Department Public
AAEP Foundation to Host International Equine Colic Research Symposium
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation will host the 10th International Equine Colic Research Symposium, July 26-28, 2011, in Indianapolis, Ind. The symposium, held every three years, alternating between Europe and North
Australian Horse Owners Warned to Prepare for Hendra Season
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is warning Austalian horse owners to take precautions against the Hendra virus as the season for infections approaches. “There are still lots of gaps in our knowledge about how Hendra virus spreads, and we
2010 Derby Contender Devil May Care Succumbs to Cancer
Devil May Care, a starter in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, was euthanized May 4 after a confirmed diagnosis of lymphosarcoma, a form of cancer. The filly’s condition was recently confirmed by Johanna Reimer, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of
Eventing Radio Episode 134 – Badminton Preview & Polly Stockton
Britain’s Polly Stockton tells us about her plans at Badminton as Kate Green joins Chris to preview this first four star event of the year.
Tack and Habit Episode 49 – Queen of the Jerks and Her Butler
We did it!!! We finally spoke to the Perky Jerky people and they weren’t jerks! You have to hear it and learn how Helena was
