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AQHA Equine Re-Homing Program Under New Name
American Quarter Horse owners love their horses–past, present, and future–and many want to keep track of those horses even after they are sold. The American Quarter Horse Association developed the Full Circle program to reunite breeders and previous owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Full Circle program, AQHA members will be able to indicate on a horse’s
Nicholson: Expand Safety and Welfare Efforts in Horse Racing
Nick Nicholson, the president and chief executive officer of Keeneland, called for the Thoroughbred industry to expand its efforts to protect its participants – both human and equine – from injury on the opening day of the third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 25 at the Lexington track. The Keeneland executive also said tracks should release, on an indi
Equine Vet Zimmel Named Chief of Staff of UF Vet Hospitals
Dana Zimmel, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP, a clinical associate professor at University of Florida’s (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named interim chief of staff of UF’s Veterinary Hospitals. Zimmel has served as associate chief of staff for the UF Large Animal Hospital since Jan. 26. Due to recent administrative restructuring, both the large and the small animal h
Dr. Vernon Dryden on Navicular Syndrome
Dr. Vernon Dryden of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses what navicular syndrome is, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
