Latest News – The Horse
Leading International Thoroughbred Sire Sadler’s Wells Dies
Leading international sire Sadler’s Wells died of natural causes the afternoon of April 26 at Coolmore Stud in Ireland, where he had resided since retiring to stud in 1984. Coolmore manager Christy Grassick said, “He was undoubtedly the best sire
Dealing with Dust
While it may seem a little early to be thinking about dust, mud in the winter becomes dust in the summer. If you had muddy
Jumping Radio Show Episode 57 – Young Jumper Championships & Equine Chiropractic
Cheryll Frank tells us about the Young Jumper Championships, and Dr Jenny Johnson and Jane Armour discuss Chiropractic treatment on a 27 year old horse.
Stable Scoop Episode 138 – Jan Jan’s Helmet Cam
Sixteen year old Jan Jan Hamilton is one of the upcoming stars in the driving world and we have her and her Dad on with
Dressage Radio Episode 98 – Are you Ready to Show?
Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray ask another topical question affecting riders, Are You Ready to Show? Take a listen right here. Dressage Radio Episode 98
Gelding/Castrating Male Horses
Why and when should you geld or castrate a stallion, and what’s involved in the procedure? How should you care for the new gelding afterward? Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, California, explains.
Laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Learn about equine metabolic syndrome and its relationship to laminitis, recognizing and managing at-risk horses to prevent laminitis, and more with Dr. Raymond Geor of Michigan State University.
American Event Horse Mandiba Suffers Broken Rib
Mandiba, an 11-year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding ridden by American Olympic veteran Karen O’Connor, suffered a broken rib while competing in the cross-country phase at the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, England, April 24. The horse is
First Equine Endocrinology Summit Held
Equine endocrine disorders–namely pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) and equine metabolic syndrome– represent an area of horse health that researchers are still working to fully understand. The collective
New Bolton Lecture: You Think It’s Colic But It’s Not
On May 3 the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center (NBC) will present a lecture entitled “You Think It’s Colic but It’s Not” at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at the School of Veterinary Medicine at New
AAEP Foundation Joins GoodGiving.net
The American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) Foundation is demonstrating its commitment to using gifts effectively through a new online resource. As one of the early adopters of GoodGiving.net, the AAEP Foundation has partnered with the
Indiana Authorities Seek Owner of Abandoned Horses
Animal welfare authorities in Ft. Wayne, Ind., are seeking the owner of two horses apparently abandoned in Johnny Appleseed Memorial Park last week.
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
Springtime heralds the beginning of warm, sunny days and the start of the competition season. As you plan your spring and summer training schedule, however, keep in mind that your horse’s body will need time to adjust to new demands.
Cornell University Welcomes New Blood Donor Horse
Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) welcomes its newest permanent working animal: Mike, a 9-year old Belgian draft horse. His job involves a lot of time off lounging outside. But a few times a year when emergencies strike, Mike will play a
Vaccinating Pregnant Mares for Equine Viral Arteritis
In the event of an equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, is it safe to vaccinate your pregnant mare so she develops the immunity she needs to prevent infection and resulting abortion? The results of a recent collaborative study completed by
More Than 100 Horses Seized in Canada
More than 100 horses are in the care of the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after being removed from a farm near Calgary earlier this week. Alberta SPCA Executive Director Terra Johnston said the investigation into the
