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Western Radio Episode 17 – Cowboy Fun
Jymmy Kay and Alan talk to legendary rodeo entertainer “The One Armed Bandit” John Payne about life as a cowboy, a rancher, a dad and
Eventing Radio Episode 94 – Phillip Dutton and Will Faudree
Will Faudree and Phillip Dutton join us this week while they were on the road and on their journey to the final selection trials for
Horse Tip Daily 274 – Darley Newman on Equine Vacations for the Whole Family
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Today she talks about planning an equestrian vacation
2010 Radio Show Episode 106 – Reigning Vaulter Defends Title, News & Downtown
The excitement and the news are building for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Samantha and Glenn keep you up to date on the
Bearse to Retire as Blood-Horse President/CEO
The Board of Trustees of Blood-Horse Publications, parent company of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care and TheHorse.com, announced Aug. 26 that Stacy V. Bearse will retire as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2010, after two decades of service. Bearse, age 60, will continue to assist company management as a part-time business advisor.
Seeking Solutions to Separation Anxiety
When teaching young horses to accept separation from their pasturemates, it might seem like a good idea to train them in pairs first for a while before training them alone. However, new equitation science research suggests that pairing them up might just delay the anxiety of separation and, in the end, the results of this method don’t differ much from those of immediate individual separation.
California Anti-Slaughter Resolution Passes
A bill instructing California’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation that would forbid the transport of horses to horse processing plants in Canada and Mexico took its final step to passage on Wednesday when that state’s Senate approved the measure.
Sport Horse Enthusiasts Invited to Special Pre-WEG Educational Workshop
Achieving prime fitness in equine athletes will be the objective of The Winning Edge: Promoting Peak Performance in the Equine Athlete, a workshop for horse owners, trainers and competitors held in conjunction with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Hosted by Alltech, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the workshop wi
Horse Tip Daily 273 – Dr. De Leeuw on Better Driving
Dr. De Leeuw is a Veterinarian with a twist. She specializes and is well known for her chiropractic and acupuncture work. Listen in as she
Tack and Habit Episode 15 – On Location at AETA, Five New Products
Helena and Glenn had a blast at the AETA International Trade Show and they bring you the first of three special episodes highlighting new products
Kentucky Horsemen Seek Delay in Out-Of-Competition Drug Testing
During a meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville Aug. 24, about three dozen horsemen told representatives of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) it should delay out-of-competition drug testing. Citing the many aspects of the proposed regulation they find troubling, the trainers, owners, veterinarians, and representatives of horsemen’s groups at the meeting requested t
WEG: 30 Day Countdown to the Games
With just one month to go until the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, ticket sales and hospitality purchases are ramping up as spectators from around the world prepare to witness world championship competition in eight equestrian sports. Dressage Freestyle Price Level A has officially sold out for the world championship final on Friday, Oct. 1. Less than 1,000 tickets remai
Why the Horse Business is Different and What to Do About It
Since businesses owned by equestrians have needs different from mainstream businesses, traditional business plan templates don’t work very well for equestrians. For success, a different type of business plan is necessary.
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Reported in New York; Vets Encourage Vaccination
Officials have confirmed the number of Potomac Horse fever (PHF) cases in northern New York has been higher than usual in recent weeks, encouraging owners to vaccinate but noting that a rise in cases is relatively common this time of year.
An article printed in the Aug. 14 edition of the Watertown Daily Times reported there is an “outbreak”
Low- or No-Cost Castration Effort Under Way in Missouri
An equine veterinarian at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) plans to host a low- or no-cost castration clinic this fall at the University of Missouri in an effort to address the unwanted horse issue. According to Alison LaCarrubba, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, who heads the equine ambulatory section at the CVM, stallions that are referred by area veterinarians o
Horse Tip Daily 272 – Scott Trees on the Future of Photography
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about the future of photography. Listen in… Horse