Latest News – The Horse
Virginia Tech Faculty Awarded Research Grants
Veterinary specialists at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Va., have been awarded several research grants to support their efforts to improve horse health–not only for their own patients, but for all horses.
Tampa Bay Downs Mandates Piroplasmosis Testing
All horses staying or racing at Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa, Fla., during the 2010-2011 racing season will be required to test negative for equine piroplasmosis (EP) before admission to track stabling, according to a statement on the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association’s website.
New Equine Surgery Center Set to Open in Kentucky
A new equine surgery and sports medicine center is set to open its doors in Lexington, Ky. Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine is a group veterinary referral practice focusing on outpatient medicine and elective surgery. Established by Bill Bernard, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, the surgery center is expected to fill a need for additional surgical facilities in Central Kentucky.
Canadian Trainers, Owner Accused of Drugging Horses
Two Canadian horse trainers and a horse owner are facing multiple charges for allegedly administering non-therapeutic, performance-enhancing substances to Standardbred harness racing horses in Ontario. Officials seized drugs, medications, documents, business vehicles, and horse trailers from a Windsor residence and a Tecumseh horse stable.
Clogs to Treat Laminitis
Who ever heard of shoeing a horse with plywood, screws, and a drill, especially a laminitic horse? It might sound like the worst kind of backyard farriery, but this method is finding favor with a growing number of veterinarians and farriers.
Western Radio Show Episode 27 – Let’s Go Chuckwagon Racin’
It’s Western, and it’s a long time tradition! As long as cowboys have driven chuckwagon’s… they have raced them! Find out what it takes to
Horse Tip Daily 331 – Max Corcoran on Clipping for Winter
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, discusses the do’s and don’ts on clipping for winter. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily #331
Eventing Radio Episode 104 – Clark Montgomery and Jo Whitehouse
Fairhill winner Clark Montgomery joins Max and I on this week’s show and Jo Whitehouse tells us what to expect at this year’s U.S. Eventing
Dressage Radio Episode 76 – Guenter Seidel
Guenter Seidel brings us up-to-date on his road to recovery, we welcome Mary Phelps as an HRN Affiliate and Heather Blitz reviews iPhone Apps. All
Horse Tip Daily 330 – Jennifer H. on Walking You and Your Horse to Fitness
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him for practical horse and barn tips. Listen in today as Jennifer talks about her experience walking Beaker
Finding A Reputable Rescue
Equine rescues survive on the charity of others. But what happens when an equine rescue betrays the trust of its donors? More than 50 malnourished
Poll: Small Majority of Readers Use ID Methods on Their Horses
More than 860 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What kind of identification does your horse have?”
TRF Elects Hogan to Board of Directors
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced today the unanimous election of Patricia Hogan, VMD, Dipl. ACVS to its board of directors. Hogan is known for treating 2004 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones as a 2-year-old after the colt suffered a fracture to his left eye socket, and being instrumental in the design and construction of the new Ruffian Medical Center at Belmont Park.
Texas Horse Dealer to Pay Restitution
A Texas horse dealer accused of misrepresenting the health and nature of horses she offered for sale online will pay more than $65,000 in restitution to clients who were misled about the animals they purchased, under a civil judgment agreement finalized last week.
Scottish Researchers on the Hunt for Cause of Equine Grass Sickness
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is an often fatal neurologic disease affecting primarily young grazing horses, and a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are working to find its cause. Their findings regarding bacteria in the feces of affected horses compared to non-affected horses were recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal.
KHRC: Life At Ten Investigation Continuing
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) said Nov. 8 it is “continuing its inquiry” into the circumstances surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 3-year-old filly finished last in the Ladies Classic as the second choice in the wagering at 7-2.
