Latest News – The Horse
New Jersey Rescue Trustees to Cease Operations, Pay Restitution
Trustees of a New Jersey horse rescue operation will pay up to $581,000 in restitution and cease operations under an agreement that resolves a lawsuit alleging that they misappropriated contributions from online donors who thought they were saving
CANTER Sets Up Herd Health Reports
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER), which helps find homes for retired racehorses, has established a “Herd Health Report” in an effort to provide transparency for donors and the horse buying public. According to
Horse Sedation with an Oral Gel (AAEP 2010)
A study showed that oral detomidine gel successfully sedated horses for routine procedures.
Gluck Center’s Equine Reproductive Health Group Sets Goals
The equine reproductive health group at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center has developed a number of strategic goals to help enhance reproductive performance in horses. Conveniently centered in the largest Thoroughbred nursery in
AHC National Issues Forum to Focus on New Tenor in Congress
This year’s American Horse Council National Issues Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C., during the AHC’s annual meeting. The annual meeting will run from June 19-22 at the Washington Court Hotel and includes an update on the
Box Fan Recall Could Affect Horse Owners
Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such as fans and heaters, is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans (similar to those frequently used in barns by horse owners) after an electrical problem in the fan’s motor has caused some
CANTER Opens Arizona Chapter
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) is now offering its services to Arizona horseman with the opening of CANTER Arizona. “We are thrilled to be offering our free listing services to the Arizona Thoroughbred
Nevada Resolution Opposes Mustang Sanctuary Development
A resolution opposing the development of wild horse sanctuaries in Nevada took a step forward earlier this month when it was passed that state’s Senate Natural Resources Committee. The committee passage took place shortly after the Bureau of Land
Jockey Club Continues Support for TRF
The Jockey Club has pledged its continued support for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), the country’s largest equine retirement program that has come under scrutiny over the past week. In a statement following publication of a New York
Eventing Radio Episode 127- Boyd Martin’s Call-in Show
Boyd Martin is our first LIVE Call-in guest on the Eventing Radio Show this week answering questions from listeners about the sport and his career.
Pain Management Options for Horses
Methods of managing pain in horses range from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and opioids to alpha-2 agonists and ketamine, among others. Over the years, experience and research have helped veterinarians determine which of these are most
Nielsen Accepts Parasitology Position at the Gluck Center
Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, has accepted an assistant professor appointment in parasitology at the University of Kentucky’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center. Nielsen will join
Comprehensive Planning for Equine Organizations
In horse-related organizations, as in all business ventures, practical management skills are key to success. But according to Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, many
AVMA: Disaster Plans Must Include Pets
As emergency crews respond to the tsunami crisis in Japan and flooding in California, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners via video to include pets and livestock in emergency plans. “Taking care of pets can be
New Mexico Equine Summit To Address State Horse Industry
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit will be held March 26 at the Curry County fairgrounds in Clovis, N.M., and is coordinated by New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Horse Council.
The Dating Game
Some Internet romances work out, some do not. Barbara and William met through an online dating service in January 2005. Their profiles included photographs of
