Latest News – The Horse
Tack and Habit Episode 27 – Is that a Bomb in Your Breeches?
It’s plus size breeches and some mighty good music on this week’s episode. Plus, hear Helena shoot down one of Glenn’s picks in fine Helena
Dressage Radio Episode 78 – Inspiring Young Riders
Inspiring young American riders Caroline Roffman and Meagan Davis tell us what it’s like to travel the world receiving awards and representing their country. Take
Western Radio Show Episode 28 – The AQHA World of Horses
Over 90 World Champions are crowned each year at the AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City. Listen in as Alan and Tammy talk to Tom
Be Careful What You Say
One of the really valuable things about the Internet and social media is immediate access to thousands and thousands of people with a single click
Racehorse’s Earnings to Assist Equine Charities
Mike Repole, owner of this year’s Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Uncle Mo, is donating a portion of the colt’s earnings from the World Championship race to support five equine retirement organizations.
UC Davis Welcomes New Endowed Chair
The University of California, Davis, has announced the appointment of K. Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, ACVCP, chief of neonatology and critical care at the university’s, William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, as the the Roberta A. and Carla Henry Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Magdesian is the first to hold this honor, which was made
Keeping Water Warm in Winter: Readers Share Tips
Nearly 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, ” How do you keep your horses’ water in the barn from freezing during the winter?”
Neurologic Side Effects of Common Antibiotic Combo Noted in Case Review
Neurologic signs observed in horses undergoing treatment with the commonly used antibiotic combination of trimethoprim (TMP) and sulfonamide have prompted researchers to warn veterinarians and owners about this potential side effect. They also recommend that veterinarians report potential adverse drug reactions (AEs, or adverse events).
Spotlight Equine: UK Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory Offers Tests to Public
Genetics is one of the many research focus areas at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center. A subset of this emphasis area is the Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory (AGTRL), which allows horse owners to investigate their horses’ DNA and offers a range of tests to the public, including those for genetic disorders and coat color patterns.
Eventing Radio Episode 106 – Boyd Martin and Jennie Brannigan
Boyd Martin is fresh from his mission in France, Jennie Brannigan is still celebrating her win at Galway Downs and Gill Rolton has a recap
Horse Tip Daily 339- BOW Episode 211
Best of Week! Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as Dr.
Horse Tip Daily 338 – BOW Winner Episode 206
Best of Week Winner! Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips
Horse Tip Daily 337 – BOW Winner Episode 89
Best of Week Winner! International Eventer Craig Thompson joins us with a variety of tips from training to horse care to tack selection. Listen in
University of Louisville College of Business Expands Equine Industry Program
The University of Louisville, Ky., College of Business has recently undertaken a $3.38 million expansion project that will benefit the school’s equine business education program. The university is in the process of constructing an addition to its current business college that will house the Equine Industry Program.
Gary’s Good Grub: Baltimore Edition
In past years Gary’s Good Grub has been a popular online feature among American Association of Equine Practitioners convention-goers. This year Gary solicited the help of local Maryland diner Nick to help him compile his list of good eats. Gary and Nick hope all attendees of the 2010 AAEP convention in Baltimore enjoy their restaurant recommendations!
Gluck Center’s Timoney Named Chair of International PrEquID Group
Peter Timoney, MVB, PhD, FRCVS, Frederick Van Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, was named the acting chair of the international Prevention of Equine Infectious Disease Guidelines Group (PrEquID) in September.
