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Driving Day D Box Veterinary Blogger
I have been volunteering as a vet at the Kentucky Horse Park since we moved here in 2000 for various events. I have been the
Rood and Riddle Veterinarian Blogging for WEG
My name is Dr. Hannah Wellman. I am a veterinarian in the Sport Horse department at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. I
Western Radio Episode 18 – The Key to Success
Alan and Jymmy Kay talk to World Champion barrel racer Kay Blandford about her career as a barrel racer and more. Also on the show
2010 Radio Show Episode 107 Ð Latest WEG Updates & Local Travel Options
The latest news of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a look at things to do close by and Samantha and Glenn’s favorite restaurant picks
Horse Tip Daily 283 – Elisabeth McMillan on Staying in Step with the Outside World
EquestrianProfessional.com founder Elisabeth McMillan joins us with some very helpful tips on how to run your equestrian business better and more profitably. Today she speaks
Horse Tip Daily 282 – Dr. Jenn on Taking Back Your Power
Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as Dr. Jenn speaks about
EEE: New York Confirms First Case in 2010
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker announced the state’s first confirmed equine case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) this year on Aug. 27. The affected horse was a 2-year old gelding kept in Oswego County. EEE is a rare viral disease of horses and humans that is spread by infected mosquitoes. To date, there have been no reported nor confirmed human cases of EEE i
Piroplasmosis: Searching for Answers in Europe
The number of piroplasmosis-positive horses imported from Europe varies considerably from one country to another, according to new findings by Swiss researchers. With piroplasmosis steadily creeping across the globe in the 21st century, spreading out of its once traditional tropical/subtropical regions, these researchers have been looking into prevalence statistics to better under
Kentucky Out-of-Competition Penalties Divisive
An effort to finalize proposed regulations on out-of-competition testing of horses in Kentucky erupted into a lively debate over penalties when two panels met in joint session via teleconference Aug. 31. The out-of-competition regulations have been drafted, revised, and debated over the course of several meetings and in public meetings conducted by a joint committee of the Kentuck
Horses Now Second in Kentucky; Poultry on Top
Poultry and eggs were Kentucky’s leading farm commodity in 2009, with cash receipts of $911.6 million, ending the equine industry’s 10-year reign at the top of the list. According to a release Aug. 31 from state agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer, the equine sector was responsible for $780 million of the state’s total $4 billion. Kentucky farm cash receipts in 20
High Spirits
Napa Valley might have the wine industry, but the Bluegrass has America’s only native spirit: Bourbon. Ninety-five percent of bourbon is produced in Kentucky, and,
Hay and Pasture Insurance Expands to all of New York in 2011
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker announced Wednesday that USDA Risk Management Agency is expanding crop insurance coverage statewide for hay and pasture in the 2011 growing season. Last year, USDA had a pilot program for hay and pasture in only 15 counties. Producers interested in 2011 crop insurance coverage of hay and pasture must sign up by Sept. 30, 2010.
Horse Owners Advised to Prepare for Hurricane Earl
Hurricane Earl isn’t expected to take a swipe at Massachusetts’ east coast until Saturday, but on Tuesday boarding barn operator Dausha Campbell didn’t waste time preparing for the storm’s arrival. “We feel like we’re a great big target,” said Campbell, owner of Serendipity Stables, in Plymouth. “Fortunately, we’re on pretty high ground and
Cushing’s: Pasture Management, Seasonal Awareness Key
How owners manage pastures and seasonal consumption of grass carbohydrates can significantly affect horses with Cushing’s disease, according to researchers from the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine. And, while the researchers’ study did not focus directly on laminitis, owners could avoid laminitis by heeding its findings. Horses with Cushing’
Waiting for the Veterinarian
It’s important an owner knows how to help his or her injured horse until the veterinarian arrives.
WEG: Kroger Stores to Offer Flex Grounds Pass Tickets
Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to purchase Flex Grounds Pass tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games along with their grocery items from Sept. 1 – Sept. 24. Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Kentucky spanning locations from Owensboro and Louisville to London and Corbin will offer the Flex Grounds Pass
