Latest News – The Horse
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
Poll: Readers Want to Know More about Shock Wave Therapy
More than 140 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What items are you aware of when it comes to treating horses with focused, shock wave technology?”
UC Davis Publishes 2010 Equine Research Review
The Center for Equine Health at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), has released its 2010 Equine Research Review. The Research Review is a publication released annually that chronicles the horse-health related research that
Kentucky Derby 2011: Toby’s Corner Out of Consideration
Toby’s Corner, the Thoroughbred colt who handed possible Derby favorite Uncle Mo his only career loss in the Resorts Casino New York Wood Memorial, has been withdrawn from the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, taking place at Churchill
Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?
Your equine athlete’s performance hasn’t been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare’s gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to the results of a recent study, the answer in some
ELCR and Breyer Award $10,000 to Develop Minnesota Horse Park
The Sibley Equine Conservancy was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) and Breyer Animal Creations of Pequannock, N.J., May 1 in a presentation held during the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** Three-Day Event, held April 27
