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Horse Tip Daily 276 Ð Carol Gordon on Tax Deductible Horse Expenses
We are thrilled to have Carol joining us to help us with our accounting and tax knowledge as it relates to the horse industry. Today
The Clone Wars
A 1,320-pound steer named “Doc” was named grand champion of the 4-H Market Beef Show at the Iowa State Fair recently. There is nothing remarkable
What is Alltech?
Kentucky-based Alltech, lead sponsor of the World Equestrian Games, is an animal nutrition company and more.
WEG: Build-Out Update at the Kentucky Horse Park
The build-out for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) has reached less than a month to go, and construction crews have taken over the Kentucky Horse Park to prepare it for the 16-day event. Dozens of RV trailers have been moved into the Campground and will be used by grooms (equine caretakers) during the Games. The Groom’s Village will feature RVs, dining and oth
BLM Requests Independent Operations Review
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has asked the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC), an independent, nonprofit group that advises government agencies on scientific issues, to review the agency’s Wild Horse and Burro Program management operations. The NAS/NRC would review technical aspects of the program, including science-based animal population
Managing Abnormal Heart Rhythm in the Performance Horse
Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the University of Georgia, at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Atlanta. “It can be acute exercise intolerance where the ho
Readers Share Dewormer Preference
More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Which of the following dewormers do you use to treat encysted small strongyles?”
Stallion Reproduction and Dentistry Explored in 360-Degree Educational Experiences
The continuing education (CE) office at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science (CVM) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) joined efforts Aug. 10-Aug. 13 to present two 360-degree continuing education experiences that featured topic choices of stallion reproduction or equine dentistry. The 360-degree experience is a full-circle approach t
Horse Tip Daily 275 – Jennifer H. on Dirty Squeaky Bits
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. Listen in today as Jennifer gives
Jumping Radio Show Episode 26 – Inspirational People Ð Frank Chapot
Frank Chapot is the guest on our new series called Inspirational People. Dr. Jenny Johnson talks about the Logistics of Lameness Exams and Jessica Jahiel
Dressage Radio Episode 66 – Todd Flettrich Plus Dressage for Juniors
Colleen Walker tells us about Dressage for Juniors and Todd Flettrich shares his journey to the World Equestrian Games. Take a listen right here. Dressage
Stable Scoop Episode 106 – Cross Training Those HahaHorses
A variety pack this week from a Kathleen’s Wild Ride update to HaHaHorses to Sports Massage Therapist Jamie Cohen about why CROSS TRAINING is so
Unwanted Horse Coalition Announces Operation Gelding
Prevent unwanted horses by gelding your stallion or by providing the event at which other horse owners can get their stallions gelded. The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations and events that sponsor clinics to which horse owners can bring th
Persistently Shocks Rachel Alexandra in Personal Ensign
Persistently lived up to her name when she wore down reigning Horse of the Year and odds-on choice Rachel Alexandra for a one-length victory in the $294,000 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 29. In an ironic twist, the winning 21-1 shot is trained by Shug McGaughey, who also conditioned the undefeated Personal Ensign for the Phipps family, who campaign homebred Persistently.
Tips for Horse Owners to Prepare for Hurricane Season
With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness.
California Horse Dealer Accused of Fraud
A California woman accused of misrepresenting horses she offered for sale on equine-related websites pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge under a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles last week. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph N. Akrotirianakis said that between Nov. 2004 and June 2008, Trina Lee Kenney of Wrightwood, Calif., allegedly made false claims abo
