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Anky: Salinero Won’t Compete in WEG Dressage, Still Mending
Two-time Olympic gold medalist dressage mount Salinero will not be competing at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games due to ongoing complications from having injured his withers, according to his owner, trainer, and rider Anky van Grunsven of the Netherlands.
“As long as it hurts to have a saddle on him, he won’t be ridden,” van Grunsven said.
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Rescuers Seek Arabian Mare’s Owner
Equine rescue operators in Florida are seeking the most recent owner of an Arabian racing mare originally registered to a high-profile global breeding organization.
Law enforcement authorities discovered Virikis Sis, two other mares, and a filly on June 8 after a farmer reported seeing the animals wandering in a field in rural Hialeah. The horses were placed with the South Florida
EVA and EHV-1 Research a Focus at the Gluck Equine Research Center
Equine arteritis virus (EVA) and equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) are the two main topics of research for Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, associate professor of virology at the Gluck Equine Research Center.
Wildfire Leads to Arizona Animal Shelter Emergency Grant
As the wildfire near Flagstaff, Ariz., continued to grow and the Second Chance Center for Animals was forced to evacuate with 180 animals and set up a temporary outdoor shelter beyond the fires’ range at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, the American Humane Association gave Second Chance Center for Animals a $5,000 emergency grant on June 21 for necessary supplies at the temporary s
The 100-Day Countdown Begins: Listen to the WEG Press Conference
Last week, 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games VIPs held a press conference for members of American Horse Publications and local Kentucky media, outlining the
Who Listens To A Talking Horse?
Judges, apparently, at least in Iowa. In 1977, horse owner Pamela Morgan purchased a tract of land in Fremont County, Iowa. She obtained a mortgage
Is She Ready to Foal Yet?
How do I know if my mare is getting close to her delivery date?
Deworming and Boarding
Q: In a boarding situation, does it make sense to test your horse’s manure for worms or should they all be tested? A: If the horses at a boarding stable all share common pasture, your worm control program is only as good as the worst one there. It’s essential that all horses at a boarding stable be on a uniform program, but I’m always amazed at how few establishments seem to be able to…
Proposed Canadian Bill Could Halt U.S. Slaughter Exports
A proposed Canadian law could halt the export of U.S. horses for slaughter in that country, one equine welfare advocate said.
Along with Mexico, Canada became a major destination for U.S. slaughter-bound horses after court actions shuttered remaining processing plants in Illinois and Texas in 2007. According to Canadian Food Inspection Agency records, 56 percent of the 93,812 horses processed
Toxin Topic: Red Maple Toxicosis
Red maple trees are beautiful trees that grow extensively throughout eastern North America. However, horse owners should be aware these trees can pose a serious risk to horses.
40 Tips for the Trail Rider
This year marks the 40th anniversary for Lynn Palm as a horse trainer and clinician.
Palm offers 40 tips to trail riders as they hit the lush green trails or sandy beaches with their horses.
Trail riding is an excellent way for riders and horses to bond and work on communication aids in a new environment. Training outside the box is something Palm does with all her hors
Vaccinations: Readers Do Most in Spring, Not Summer
More than 360 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Does your summer activity level influence your equine influenza vaccination schedule?”
_ _ Vet Love _ _
So far, this blog has been following life at an equine hospital. But what narrative is complete without love? In this case I am talking
Unwanted Horse Coalition Takes the Next Step
< The Unwanted Horse Coalition, now in its fifth year, adopted a multifaceted strategic plan June 21 designed to continue advocacy and education programs but move the organization to the next level. Coalition members met in Washington, D.C., as part of the American Horse Council National Issues Forum. The UHC, which falls under the AHC umbrella, devised the strategic plan during a m
Horse That Overcame Adversity Attempts Guinness World Record
Lukas, a 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding who stands 16.2 hands, may well be the smartest horse in the country–maybe the world, and owner-trainer Karen Murdock is trying to get him into the Guinness World Records for “Most numbers identified by a horse in one minute.”
On June 16, Lukas was able to identify a correct number at least 18 times.
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Dressage Committee Strongly Recommends Safety Helmets
Following an accident in which Courtney King-Dye (USA) suffered serious head injuries in a schooling fall in Florida earlier this year, the FEI Dressage Committee strongly recommends that all riders wear properly fastened safety helmets when training and in pre-competition warm-ups at all international dressage shows.
Riders still have the choice of wearing protective headgear in
