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Old Friends (Equine) Retirement Home
Sure, there are countless Thoroughbred and all-breed rescue and retirement facilities around the country, but Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky., has some particularly dignified retirees.
The Many Faces of EPM
Four veterinarians discuss equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) diagnosis, what conditions it can appear to be, and effective treatment.
Greening the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Over the last several months, Green Friends of the Games has worked diligently to improve different areas of the Kentucky Horse Park before the start of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
University of Kentucky Hosts International Symposium on Equine Reproduction
More than 300 equine reproduction specialists from 31 countries convened recently at the University of Kentucky for the 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction (ISER).
Equine Piroplasmosis Confirmed in North Carolina
North Carolina horse owners are being urged to guard against equine piroplasmosis after 11 horses were confirmed with the infectious disease. The horses were found in four counties: Robeson, Sampson, Harnett, and Wake, and farms are now under quarantine. There currently are no movement restrictions on horses within North Carolina or between other states. According to Tom Ray, DVM,
WEG: 58 Countries Send Nominated Entries
National federations for 58 countries have submitted nominated entries for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Nominated entries are submitted pending verification and approval of horse and rider qualifications. The nominated entries list includes more than 900 athletes and more than 1,300 horses. This list will decrease some when definite entries for each disc
Health Risks Associated with Competition
Dr. Chris Newton discusses health risks associated with the different World Equestrian Games disciplines.
The Horse’s Skeleton: Overview
See what your horse’s skeleton looks like and get an overview of how it works with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Bilateral Training Improves Performance, Welfare, Researchers Say
Congratulations, your horse has learned a new trick! Now, start all over again–this time on the other side. That’s right; it turns out if you want your horse to learn a trick or skill correctly, you’re probably going to have to teach with cues that are visible to the horse from both sides of his head. According to new equitation science research, what a horse learns on hi
Deworming: Readers Worry Most About Strongyles
More than 390 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is your most important parasite concern?”
Rabies Vaccination in Pregnant Mares
Q: Can you address off-label use of the rabies vaccine in late-term broodmares? My therio vet won’t give it because it’s off-label usage. So I arrange for another vet in her practice to vaccinate my late-term mares. I cannot imagine my foals not having that protection from his or her first moments.
A: Rabies vaccination can be administered in the last trimester of pregnancy prior to delivery
WEG: USEF Names Endurance Short List/Nominated Entry
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Endurance. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Endurance Championships. The Games take place from Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 201
Study: MADD Likely Caused by Fungus on Maple Leaves
After investigating the deaths of 14 horses that had grazed on pastures near maple leaves, a Dutch research team suggested the fungus responsible for European tar spot that covers the maple leaves causes the deadly disease “MADD.” Multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, or MADD, is an acquired, noncontagious myopathy (muscle disease) characterized by severe muscle pa
Stable Scoop Episode 104 – Blooperversary
Glenn and Helena celebrate the two year anniversary of Stable Scoop with a great show full of bloopers, laughs, and memories! Listen in… Stable Scoop
Dressage Radio Episode 64 – Carol Lavell & Gifted
Carol Lavell is our special guest this week as we learn about a generous gift to the Dressage Foundation as Carol also reminisces about Gifted
Horse Tip Daily 265 – Jennifer H. on Laundry Tips
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
