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Artax! Artax!
It seems this season gives many horses a sinking feeling. Whether sinkholes or mud, early spring is always a busy time for large animal rescue teams.
Horse Industry Survey Nearly At 10,000! Help Us Get There!
There are only a few more days until the Horse Industry Survey conducted by the American Horse Publications closes on Jan. 31. If you own,
Dr. Tucker on Digestion: Horse Tip Daily Episode #127
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
Cub Scout Terrorists and "Sored" Horses
“Wait, Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me” is an insanely funny question and answer program of political and social satire broadcast on National Public
Bring Mares into Season with Lights
Dr. Ed Squires explains the use of lights to bring mares into season.
Nebraska Mustang Cruelty Sentencing Set
Jason Meduna, the former Nebraska training ranch operator convicted on multiple felony animal cruelty counts involving the maltreatment of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs, will appear in Morrill County District Court on Feb. 23 for sentencing.
Meduna was charged with 149 counts of class 4 felony animal abandonment and cruel animal neglect resulting in injury or death last
EIA Reported in Great Britain
Animal health authorities have confirmed two cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Wiltshire, England. The two horses were recently imported from Romania via Belgium, noted a statement from the Department for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The infected horses will be euthanized and other horses on the Wiltshire premises will be tested.
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Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti Adds New Members
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has joined the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, a coalition created to address the needs of animals in Haiti following the country’s devastating earthquake, and has pledged an initial $25,000 to support ARCH’s relief efforts.
The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) is headed by The International F
Rachel Alexandra Named Horse of the Year
In one of the most highly anticipated announcements in Thoroughbred racing history, Rachel Alexandra was named 2009 Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards Jan. 18 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The announcement was made just before 10:30 p.m. EST by Alex Waldrop, head of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association in front of a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and on live te
BEVA Silent Auction Aids Working Equids
The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust, the charitable arm of BEVA, is offering some fabulous opportunities and unique prizes in its silent auction to raise money for its work to improve not only the wellbeing of some of the 100 million working equids in the world, but also the families who
Rabies Vaccinations: An Equine Care Basic
According to a recent report issued by the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office, the number of reported cases of rabies rose from 45 in 2008 to 46 in 2009. However, the number of cases has doubled in the last five years.
It Takes a Village to Field an Equestrian Team
As many sports enthusiasts in the US know, this country’s athletes receive little government funding toward the costs of training and competing. Parents of up-and-coming
Debbie McDonald on Turnout: Horse Tip Daily #126
Olympic dressage rider Debbie McDonald is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show.
Surely Awesome: Part 2 … plus book club news
Last week in a new excerpt from the book Equine ER, Quarter Horse mare Surely Awesome was found in her paddock with her long pastern
Upcoming Education Events for Kentucky Horse Owners
Dr. Ed Squires discusses upcoming education events for horse owners in Kentucky. (1:59)
Horse of the Year, Eclipse Awards Tonight
One of the most competitive races for Horse of the Year honors in recent memory will conclude tonight, Monday, Jan. 18, with announcement of whether it is Rachel Alexandra or Zenyatta, two females who dominated American racing in 2009.
The Horse of the Year announcement will be made at the 39th annual Eclipse Awards dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The