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Hay Feeders Reduce Waste
Horse owners can nearly halve their hay wastage by selecting the right round bale feeder for their pasture.
Behavioral Abnormalities Discussed by Vets
A lively Table Topic discussion on Equine Behavioral Abnormalities was held at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
USEF Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Rule Change Coming
An important rule change affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition horses was approved at this year’s U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, held January 13-17, 2010.
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Horse Adoption Event at Kentucky Horse Park in April
Three years ago, in response to the plight of abused and neglected horses across the state, the Kentucky Horse Park created the John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair to provide assistance to organizations involved in rescuing them.
Read MoreIf You Build It, They Will Come: 2010 Radio Show Episode 81
Chatting with the course builders of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Cross Country and Driving Marathon Courses, and a report from the US
Kentucky’s First Lady Jane Beshear: 2010 Radio Show Episode 80
Join us as we speak with Kentucky’s First Lady, Jane Beshear. Plus, all the news of the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games, listen in… 2010
Alltech’s Equine News and Brews Makes a Brilliant Comeback: 2010 Radio Show Episode 79
Straight from the horse’s mouth, a progress update on WEG developments from the offices of the World Equestrian Games Foundation and Alltech. Listen in. 2010
Heidi Nyland on ICEing Your Phone: Horse Tip Daily #160
Heidi Nyland is a successful equine journalist, producer and photographer who loves to ride the trail. Heidi writes for the Trail Rider magazine and she
Proper Helmet Fit: Horse Tip Daily #159
With all the accidents recently in the sport horse world we thought it was time to talk helmets again. Listen in as proper helmet fit
Your comments, Part 2: More on "their stall in your heart"
A reader’s comment on an Equine ER blog post several months ago entitled “Unforgettable,” about the loss of an equine friend, prompted numerous comments from
Equine Hospital Tours Offered During Rolex Event
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the official equine hospital and veterinary partner of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will host tours April 21-23, for visitors during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Tour guests will walk th
Wyoming Changes Livestock Disposal Options
Wyoming livestock authorities can slaughter stray or feral livestock, including horses, and sell their meat under a measure signed into law by Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Tuesday. HB 122, the Disposal of Livestock Act
Laminitis y los Pastos de Primavera (TheHorse.com en Español)
Spanish translation of an article on controlling access to spring pasture grasses to prevent laminitis.
Equine Vet Reports on Haiti Horse Situation
Long-term veterinary outreach projects are in the works to aid Haiti’s equine population, said Jay Merriam, DVM, of Massachusetts Equine Clinic, in Uxbridge, Mass., who deployed with Humane Society International in the wake of January’s
Aged Horses Show Reduced Vaccination Response
The old gray mare’s immune system ain’t what it used to be.
Aged horses appear to be less able to respond to vaccinations as well as their younger counterparts, said a collaborating group of veterinary researchers from Prince
High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at Vet Convention
The High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare session at the 2009 AAEP Conference was very well attended.
