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Western Radio Show Episode 25 – Competitive Trail Riding
Listen in as Alan and Tammy visit with Carrie Scrima, Founder of the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. With over 1000 Competitive Trail Challenges Nationwide,
Jumping Radio Show Episode 33 – William Steinkraus: Inspirational People Series
William Steinkraus is featured as part of our Inspirational People Series and Mason Phelps reviews the fall and winter show season. Listen in right
West Virginia Rescue Operator Pleads Guilty
The operator of a West Virginia equine rescue will pay a $1,000 fine and is prohibited from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty under a plea deal entered in Berkeley County Magistrate Court on Oct. 21.
Judge Allows Colorado Mustang Gather
A federal court judge has denied wild horse advocates’ motion for an injunction to prevent a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustang gather in Colorado.
The BLM began gathering wild horses that had moved outside of the
EEE: New Jersey Reports First Case
A 2-year-old mare from Monmouth County, N.J., was euthanized this month after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the first 2010 case of EEE to be reported in the state. The mare was not vaccinated against EEE, which causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly higher risk of death in horses than infection from West Nile virus (WNV), a viral d
‘Heart Attacks’ and Heart Disease in Horses
Equine heart disease is multifaceted and can be induced by multiple mechanisms. Although horses do not routinely suffer from traditional “heart attacks,” they can develop heart abnormalities that can negatively impact their health and longevity.
Farewell, and thanks for the ride! Plus, words of wisdom from an underdog
Dear Readers: After two years, I’ve decided to end the Equine ER blog on TheHorse.com to focus on other projects. This is my last post,
Neuromuscular Disease Can Lead to Performance Issues
Neuromuscular diseases, which affect the function of muscles and the way they interact with the nervous system, can lead to performance issues, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow at the University of Georgia’s department of large animal medicine, at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
Kentucky Breed Incentive Changes Being Considered
A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission committee is considering changes to the state’s Breeders’ Incentive Fund, money for which comes from a 6% sales tax on stud fees. The committee met Oct. 21 to toss around ideas and devise a plan to better market the fund, which paid about $15 million in awards to Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and other breeds of horses in 2008. The money
Penn Vet Receives Gift for State-of-the-Art Equine Surgical Suite
The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center has received a $1 million leadership gift from Gail Riepe of Cockeysville, Md., toward the $17 million required to build a state-of-the-art equine surgical suite at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Riepe is a 1968 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is part of a loyal Penn family. Her father, husban
Thoroughbreds: Freshman Sire Stud Fees
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s agricultural economics program is helping provide state-of-the-art financial tools to the Thoroughbred industry.
Study: Colic Surgery Survival Rates in Geriatric Horses
Advances in nutrition and medicine are allowing our equine companions to live longer than ever. But for the average horse owner that also means more years worrying about colic; and the older the horse, the greater the risk.
Stable Scoop Episode 114 – Wild Rides, Barns and Games
Helena and Glenn are back with an update on Kathleen’s Wild Ride, Helena’s Barn Building and Glenn’s adventures at WEG. A day of catching up,
Eventing Radio Episode 102 – Max Corcoran
Max Corcoran reviews the World Equestrian Games from a groom’s perspective and shares her own impressions and memories. Tune in right here. Eventing Radio Episode
Horse Tip Daily 320 – Jennifer H. on Sweats and Depends
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him for practical horse and barn tips. The title says it all today, listen in to see why.
Dressage Radio Episode 74 – Totilas
This week’s show takes on a different perspective as we hear from people around the world of what they think about the sale of Totilas.
