Latest News – The Horse
WEG: U.S. Para-Dressage Team Nominated Entries Named
The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to thank all of the Para-Dressage equines that have been selected to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Para-Dressage competition for the WEG at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., begins on Oct. 5. Riders will compete on a world-stage in front of international judge
Third Massachusetts Horse Dead from EEE
A third Massachusetts horse has died after being infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). On Aug. 13 a 3-year-old horse from Lancaster, located in Worcester County, died after developing clinical signs of the illness the previous day. On Aug. 1 another Worcester County horse died after being diagnosed with the disease, and a Middleborough colt was euthanized on July 21 aft
Osteoarthritis and Horses: Biomarker Research Gaining Ground
Diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) in horses with a simple test using a single blood or synovial fluid sample is a great idea, but it has been difficult to accomplish as proven yet again in a recent study by veterinarians from the University of Minnesota Equine Centre. The application of biomarkers is a growing field in veterinary medicine; commercial test kits are available f
Treating Systemic Fungal Infections With Better Options
There are more options today for treating systemic fungal infections in foals and horses, but owners should be prepared for a long haul–treatment takes a long time, it’s expensive, and the infection can reoccur.
Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium Oct. 11
The Blood-Horse magazine, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants, LLC, announces the first Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium, to be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 11, 2010. (The Blood-Horse is the sister publication to The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.) The 2010 Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium
A Look at the US Dressage WEG Selection Trials
Next to a World Equestrian Games or an Olympic Games, the most exciting competition may well be the selection trials for a WEG or an
Endurance Event Volunteer’s Introduction to WEG
The first step in my adventure as a volunteer for the endurance phase of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was taken July 26, 2010,
Recent Study Indicates Possible Parasite Drug Resistance
A recent study by University of Kentucky researcher Mary Rossano, MS, PhD, assistant professor in Animal and Food Sciences, suggests that two commonly-used dewormers (fenbendazole and moxidectin) might no longer be as effective against small strongyles as once thought.
New Kentucky Equine Networking Association Kicks Off Sept. 16
The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA), open to both equine professionals and horse owners, will launch at a dinner and educational meeting on Sept. 16 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Ky.
Gimme Shelter(s)
I mentioned in my first post that we recently moved our farm to a new location in sunny southern Idaho. Part of my business goal
Stable Scoop Episode 105 – The Tables are Turned
Year three begins this week as Helena and Glenn are the guests and Kimberly Brown from Horse Capital Productions sits in the hosts chair. Frivolity
Dressage Radio Episode 65 – Tina Konyot and Toni Venhaus
U.S. WEG team member, Tina Konyot, fresh from her winning streak at the Selection Trials and Toni Venhaus from NSW dressage tells us how the
2010 Radio Show Episode 105 – WEG News & Pierre St Jacques
We discuss the US Dressage Selection Trials in detail with our spotlight rider Pierre St Jacques, who finished fifth, earning himself a place on the
Tack and Habit Episode 14 – Fatty Pads
Helena and Glenn lose control of the show toward the end as they chat with Delia Nash from Kentucky Performance Products to speak about
Western Radio Episode 16 – Lameness Issues in the Performance Horse
This week, Alan and Jymmy Kay speak with Dr. Marty Tanner about preventing and treating lameness in performance horses. Plus, tips about caring for your
Jumping Radio Episode 23 – Movement & Gaits
Veterinary Segment with Dr. Jenny Johnson covers Movement and Gaits, Training Tips with Jessica Jahiel plus international jumping news. Listen in right here. Jumping Radio
