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Protecting Racehorses for Second Careers
The biggest takeaway message from a panel on transitioning Thoroughbred racehorses to second careers during the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland June 28 was how trainers need to protect their horses while they’re on the track in order to give them more fulfilling opportunities down the road.
Rescue Seeks Help for Horses
A Maryland horse rescue is seeking volunteers and materials to assist in the care of 26 allegedly malnourished horses removed from a Garrett County farm on June 17.
Animal welfare authorities removed the horses along with other livestock after receiving a tip about their condition, said Denise Clatterbuck Lohr, animal control officer for the Garrett County Humane Society. The horses are curre
Betsy Cohen on Pine Tar
Betsy Cohen has worked for over 10 years with Bickmore. Betsy joins us to share her knowledge on leather care and horse care. Today Betsy
National Helmet Awareness Day
Lyndsey White is the Domestic and International Product Manager for SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program. She joins us to speak about a project she is spearheading,
Dr. Johnson on Foot Size and Fetlock Height
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. We share some of her tips with you here on the Horse
Amy Daum on Equine Major Medical Insurance
Amy Daum is with Broadstone Insurance and does a series of insurance tips for the Jumping Radio Show. We will share those with you here
Mary Lauritsen on What to Wear for the Dressage Jog
Mary Lauritsen joins us as a regular co-host on the Dressage Radio Show. We are sharing her terrific tips here on Horse Tip Daily. Take
Elisabeth McMillan on Not Getting Married on the First Date
EquestrianProfessional.com founder Elisabeth McMillan joins us with some very helpful tips on how to run your equestrian business better and more profitably. Today she speaks
_ _ Vet Love Part II _ _ … plus: fashion dilemmas
Today, Equine ER continues its investigative report into the non-world-shaking issue of Vet Love. Last week, we explored the fact that because of the predominance
Kentucky’s Equine Safety Net Program Modifies Eligibility Requirements
According to a recent report, one out of every 10 work-eligible Kentuckians is unemployed. In response to the significant increase in jobless horse owners, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has modified eligibility requirements for its Equine Safety Net program.
Started in April 2007, Equine Safety Net provides feed for horses owned by individuals who have recently lost a job or su
Rescued Mare Euthanized
Virikis Sis, the registered Arabian racing mare discovered wandering in a field in rural Hialeah, Fla., earlier this month was euthanized on Friday after being diagnosed with a shredded tendon, said Jeannette Jordan, president of the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the agency in charge of the horse’s care.
Law enforcement authorities discovered
Treating Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
If a foal comes down with signs of equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE), confirm the diagnosis, treat the affected foal, and monitor the herd for additional cases, Connie Gebhart, PhD, said at the 2010 ACVIM Forum, June 9-12 in Anaheim, Calif.
Clinical signs include peripheral swelling, weight loss or slow growth, lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, colic, diarrhea, and low blood
Reward Offered for Endurance Horse’s Return
A California woman is offering a $1,000 cash reward for the safe return of her Arabian gelding lost June 20 during an endurance training session in Los Angeles County.
Jacqy Gamble became separated from the horse when it bolted after being frightened by a dog. Searchers have turned up no sign of the horse.
“A lot of people trailer their horses in to ride there, so
Horse Racing Injury Data Shows Familiarity Across All Surfaces
An initial analysis of equine injury data released earlier this year shows no statistically significant difference in the risk of fatalities in Thoroughbreds on different racing surfaces, officials said June 28 during the third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit.
White House Holding a Public Listening Session on Recreation and Conservation
A listening session will be held as part of the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative June 28 in Charleston, South Carolina. State Horse Councils and equestrian associations from the region are encouraged to participate. In April of this year the President announced the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. The goals of the Initiative are:
Easing the Transition Into Summer
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields equine nutrition advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help horse owners transition their horses from one season to another. The following are the things you can do during this transition to summer:
Go for a trail ride or try a new discipline with your horse. Horses get bored if they are asked to perform the same tasks over and ov
