Latest News – The Horse
New Kentucky Equine Networking Association Kicks Off Sept. 16
The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA), open to both equine professionals and horse owners, will launch at a dinner and educational meeting on Sept. 16 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Ky.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Santa Anita Park to Change from Synthetic to Dirt Racetrack
Santa Anita is about to become the first California racetrack to abandon the 2006-mandated synthetic surface experiment and return to dirt. Frank Stronach, chairman of MI Developments that owns the track, made the announcement Aug. 18 an evening meeting of horsemen and racing followers he had called at the Surfside Race Place satellite wagering facility adjacent to the Del Mar tra
