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Horse Tip Daily 373 – Mary Lauritsen on Trail Riding for Everyone
Mary Lauritsen joins us as a regular co-host on the Dressage Radio Show. Take a listen as Mary speaks about trail riding for everyone. Listen
Dressage Radio Episode 83 – Christmas Quiz Show
We have a Special Christmas Quiz Show this week with Heather Blitz and Debbie McNally playing Mary Lauritsen and Brittany Lincoln. Tune in for this
Stable Scoop Episode 123 – Annual All Hosts Holiday Episode
Our annual Christmas episode with all the hosts of the Horse Radio Network together on one show. Listen in for the fun, laughter and stories,
EHV-1: Minimizing Costs, Dispelling Myths (AAEP 2010)
Equine herpesvirus-1 disease is “one of the costliest equine diseases worldwide,” said Dr. Rebecca McConnico.
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Welcomes New Surgeon
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., welcomes Laura Werner, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, to its surgery department. Werner specializes in lameness and equine emergency services and she is returning to Hagyard after having previously spent a year there as a surgical intern during her advanced training.
Nutritional Needs for Mares in Late Gestation
Breeders with mares in late gestation need to remember that the mothers-to-be have different nutritional needs than open (nonpregnant) mares. In the last 90 days of pregnancy, fetal growth increases the mare’s energy requirements. Since grain mixes typically have more digestible energy per pound than pastures or grass hay
Horse Processing Plants: Not Just a Horse Issue
As the lackluster economy continues to challenge the horse industry, ranchers, lawmakers, and horse owners gathered at the Summit of the Horse in Las Vegas, Nev., this week to discuss the economic state of the industry and the unwanted horse issues. One of the topics drawing much attention to the summit was ways to re-establish the horse processing industry in the United States. But the path to
Thoroughbred Stakes Winner Polish Navy Euthanized
Polish Navy, the Ogden Phipps homebred and champion Thoroughbred racehorse, was humanely euthanized Jan. 6 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky. He was suffering from complications from a hip injury.
Florida Man Charged in Illegal Horse Meat Probe
A Hialeah, Fla., man is facing multiple charges after his fingerprints were found on a van that police later determined contained horse meat intended for illegal sale.
A Year of Innovation
What features do you find in your favorite magazines that point you toward useful, innovative online content?
Western Radio Show Episode 33 – Christmas Roundup!:
Follow Alan and Tammy on a Christmas Round-up, as they gather updates on some on the 2010’s most memorable guests. Listen in as Monty Roberts,
Vitamin E for Neurologic Disease in Horses (AAEP 2010)
You might already know that vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes and tissues from damage by reactive free radical molecules. You might even know that it’s been recommended to help treat several neurologic diseases in horses. But did you also know that just feeding vitamin E might not be enough, and that having the right source of that vitamin E is also key?
Students Given Opportunity to Learn About Equine Careers
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will once again offer Kentucky students the opportunity to learn about careers in the equine and related industries at the “Your Future in Agriculture & Horses” event. The bulk of the event provides an opportunity for students to meet with representatives from programs participating in the Agricultural Trade Show, which is part of the KHC Annual Conference schedule
Mare Reproductive Health Gets Help From Newly FDA-Approved Drug
After years of intensive research, a product called SucroMate has achieved the coveted status of FDA-approved for reproductive health in mares. This is no easy feat as only two veterinary drugs obtained FDA approval in 2010. SucroMate is licensed to induce ovulation in mares being bred with fresh, cooled, or frozen semen.
Commentary: Sound Advice for Future Retired Racehorses
As 2010 came to a close, so did the racing career of a highly celebrated Thoroughbred racehorse named Zenyatta. She is retired now, and after more than three years and 20 races, she walked away from the track completely sound. This fact alone should garner as much fanfare as her stunning performances.
Two Barns at Beulah Park Remain Under Quarantine for EHV Outbreak
Two barns are under quarantine at Beulah Park, located near Columbus, Ohio, as state veterinary officials continue to investigate a possible equine herpesvirus (EHV) outbreak. Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) executive director Tom Fries Jr. said the state Department of Agriculture got a “presumptive positive” on Dec. 31 from a horse stabled in Barn 24, one of the two barns under quarantine.
