Latest News – The Horse
Disinfecting a Rented Stall
I show during the spring and summer season and wanted to know how I can safeguard my horse before putting him in a wooden, concrete or metal stall that could have contained a sick horse the weekend before–without burning his lungs from bleach.
Sedative, Analgesic, and Anesthetic Usage in Horses
How much do veterinarians use sedatives, analgesics (painkillers), and general anesthetics in horses? Veterinarians at The Ohio State University surveyed members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to find out, and the findings were presented at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Hot Barns in the Summer: Readers Share Cooling Tips
More than 550 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you keep your barn cool during the summer?”
AAEP Releases Recommendations for Protecting the Safety and Welfare of Standardbred Racehorses
Following the creation of veterinary guidelines to protect the safety and welfare of racing Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has adapted these recommendations for the harness racing industry. The white paper, “Putting the Horse First: Veterinary Recommendations for the Safety and Welfare of the Standardbred Racehorse,” provides breed-specific guida
Tack and Habit Episode 10 – Stretch and No Stretch
Helena and Glenn “get their stretch on” this week chatting about a stretchy lead and a not so stretchy stirrup leather. Listen in …. Tack
Tack and Habit Episode 9 – Perky No Slips
Helena and Glenn get perky in this episode with Perky Jerky. Plus, they stop slipping with the No Slip Ultra Pad. Tune in and join
Tack and Habit Episode 8 – Spursuade Those RedBacks
Helena and Glenn chat away this week about some new spurs and Helena’s affinity for Australian guys (oops, we mean paddock boots). Tune in and
2010 Radio Show Episode 102 – WEG Driving Explained
We take a look at the sport of driving and how it will all work during the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Plus we catch
2010 Radio Show Episode 100 – The Latest WEG News & Things to Do In Kentucky During WEG
We talk to Pam Upton, Director of Tours at Blue Grass Tours and Aimee Reed Darnell, Publicist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Plus, all
2010 Radio Show Episode 99 – The US Para-Equestrian Selection Trials & a Report from England
US Para-Equestrian Team Coach Missy Ransehousen gives us the low-down on the National Championships and Selection Trials that took place recently in Illinois, and Horse
Western Radio Show Episode 4 – Riding Your Horse to College
Three champions join the discussion of an emerging NCAA womens sport dedicated to the athletisism of young women showing horses while attaining an education. Is
Horse Tip Daily 245 – Darley Newman on Choosing the Right Vacation Horse
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Today she talks about making sure you get
Horse Tip Daily 244 – Rick Gore on Eliminating Corners
Rick Gore, of Rick Gore Horsemanship, is a trainer, clinician and an all around horseman. Today he speaks about eliminating corners from your paddocks… Horse
Horse Tip Daily 243 – Cathy Wieschhoff on Water Jumps
Cathy Wieschhoff is an international eventer and clinician living in Lexington, KY. Listen in as Cathy speaks to us about teaching your horse to do
Horse Tip Daily 242 – Scott Trees on Photographing Kids and Horses
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about taking pictures of kids and horses and
24 hours during foaling season continues
A severely colicking mare struggled for life in the emergency room in our last installment from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER by Leslie Guttman.
