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Stable Scoop Episode 124 – Zebras, Zorses and Zonkeys
We speak to one of the leading trainers of Zebras, Zorses and Zonkeys on this week’s show. Yes, you heard that right, her name is
Horse Tip Daily 374 – Mandee Widrick on Understanding Facebook Groups
Mandee is a leader in the horse world in New Media. She joins HTD with her advise on successfully guiding your equine business through the
Designated Driver: A New Job for Horses?
A new television commercial airing in Montana is raising quite a stir in the New Year. The commercial, produced by the Montana Department of Transportation,
Equine Piroplasmosis: An In-Depth Review (AAEP 2010)
Equine piroplasmosis (EP), which is classified as a foreign animal disease, has made several appearances in the U.S. over the past few years, and it’s causing concern at racetracks around the nation–the main locations at which EP has been diagnosed.
AVMA Seeking Public Opinions on Three Initiatives
Starting Jan. 7, veterinarians and the general public are invited to offer their input on three important initiatives that will help shape veterinary medicine and veterinary education. Comments are being sought on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Model Veterinary Practice Act, the AVMA’s strategic plan goals for 2012-14, and the North American Veterinary Medical Education
New Gelding Clinic Program to be Tested in California in 2011
A statewide gelding clinic program will be conducted at various locations throughout California in 2011. This program is intended to help economically challenged horse owners castrate their colts and stallions at a minimum cost and to decrease equine breeding at a time when there is a surplusof horses in the United States.
Rutgers Equine Science Center Receives $100,000 Donation
The Rutgers Equine Science Center recently received a $100,000 donation from its director, Karyn Malinowski, PhD. Malinowski made the donation in support of new initiatives, programs, and better horse care through research and education as the Center celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011.
KENA Dinner and KHC Awards Banquet Combined
The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) meeting will be held on Jan. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington in conjunction with the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Annual Awards Banquet. The joint dinner meeting follows the KHC Annual Conference, which features a business tract including presentations from equine business consultant Elisabeth McMillan of Equestrian Professional. During the
New Dirt Track at Santa Anita Under Close Watch
There has been one racing fatality following a breakdown in the first eight days of competition on Santa Anita Park’s new dirt track, according to the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) equine medical director Rick Arthur, DVM. Another death was attributable to a training accident.
Tack and Habit Episode 34 – Hot Tops and Bottoms
Helena reviews the Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava and discusses her tiny head and Jennifer stops by to review her new Shear Comfort Sheepskin English Seat
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,
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.
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.
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
