Latest News – The Horse
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
Cartilage Repair Research Update
Members of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s Rokeby Circle were briefed on Aug. 19 by Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, on her work in equine sports medicine as it relates to regenerative therapies. Her presentation was part of the organization’s annual dinner at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
EEE Vaccination Timing Critical for Protection
Vaccinating at the proper time of the year against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is critical to protecting horses from the sometimes-fatal mosquito-borne disease, according to Judy Marteniuk, DVM, MS, associate professor in Equine Medicine and Extension at Michigan State University. As of Aug. 19, 18 cases have been confirmed, with seven pending lab results. Eastern equine enc
Michigan Sees Rise in EEE Cases
The number of equine victims of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Michigan continues to rise as laboratory tests come back confirming each horse’s cause of death. As of Aug. 19 there were 74 reports of the mosquito-borne disease affecting horses in Michigan, with 18 confirmed cases and seven unconfirmed cases for which au
WNV Confirmed in Kentucky Horse
A horse in Taylor County, just east of Louisville, Ky., has been diagnosed and treated for West Nile virus (WNV), according to officials at the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office.
Overseeding Horse Pastures in Central Kentucky
Overseeding horse pastures is a pasture management practice that helps ensure good ground cover, quality grazing, and an aesthetically pleasing pasture in the coming year without major pasture renovations.
Horse Tip Daily 268 – Dr. Richards on Horse Condition Scoring Part 2
Dr. Nerida Richards joins us from Australia to share tips on Equine Nutrition. Today she speaks brings us part 2 of 2 about condition scoring
Horse Tip Daily 267 – Dr. Richards on Horse Condition Scoring Part 1
Dr. Nerida Richards joins us from Australia to share tips on Equine Nutrition. Today she speaks brings us part 1 of 2 about condition scoring
Texas Barn Fire Probe Continues
Fire officials in Allen, Texas, are investigating the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of more than 20 horses earlier this month. Allen Fire Department Fire Marshal and Asst. Chief Craig Gillis said the fire in the 7,200- square-foot, barn where 24 horses were stabled, broke out on Aug. 10. Of those, 22 horses died (including a foal that was born due to stress during th
New York Farm Operator Faces New Charge
A New York Morgan horse trainer already facing multiple animal cruelty charges was arraigned this week on yet another charge connected to a horse that was euthanized on her East Aurora farm in November 2009. Last March officials from the SPCA Serving Erie County removed 73 horses and numerous dogs and c
