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New Soring Investigation Procedures Announced by USDA
Exhibitors at gaited horse shows will be subject to additional Horse Protection Act (HPA) compliance procedures this season under new USDA inspection rules for Horse Industry Organizations.
The USDA requires organizations conducting
Addressing Horse Industry Challenges
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event on April 26 and 27, will feature 74 speakers and panelists dealing with a broad range of challenges facing all segments of the horse industry. The event will be held in Lexington,
Conditioning the Trail Horse (Book Excerpt)
Most people wouldn’t think of getting up from a desk job and heading off into the mountains or hill country for long hikes without first getting into condition. The same should be true for your horse.
Horse Trailer Drivers: Signal for Safety
“Observing safe driving practices is important for everyone. Proper use of turn signals should be observed in any vehicle, however, it is critically important when trailering your horse,” Cole said.
Type A Botulism in Horses Described in Case Review
Ten years of data from type A botulism outbreaks in horses helps us better understand the disease.
Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society Formed
The Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS) was formed at the Annual Scientific Meeting of The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Memphis, Tenn., in October 2009, and the Society is current seeking interested members.
CSI Equine
A panther is the leading suspect in an attack on a yearling Miniature Horse that left the diminutive equine injured and two guard dogs dead
Keeneland: A Rite of Spring
To paraphrase the poet who once penned, “In spring, a young man’s thoughts turn to love É “, in Lexington in the spring, a young
Saying You’re SorryÑOr Not
Does your veterinarian apologize if he or she does something that harms one of your animals? How about the trainer who is preparing your horse
EHV-1 Tests Negative on Calder Horse, Shipping Ban Lifted
Calder Casino & Race Course said on the afternoon of March 22 that it is lifting a ban on horses shipping into and out of its property, effective 12:00 a.m. the morning of March 23. However, Calder is maintaining indefinitely a quarantine o
UK Farm a Site for Student Learning
Visitors to Fasig-Tipton Company and the Kentucky Horse Park might have noticed the new stone walls and University of Kentucky insignia along Newtown Pike, but might not know what occurs behind those walls on UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus
Resistant Parasites: Predatory Fungus Could Aid Control
Predatory fungus Duddingtonia flagrans might be a viable option for the biological control of infective larvae of small strongyles, researchers noted in a recent study.
Adult small strongyles residing in a horse’s large in
Horseshoes or Barefoot? Readers Weigh In
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Does your horse wear shoes or go barefoot?
Training Off-Track Thoroughbreds a Focus of Clinic Fundraiser
A seminar and riding clinic focusing on off-the-track Thoroughbreds, showing different stages in their training from right off the track to beginning a new career, will be held at the Horse Park of New Jersey May 15-16. The event is hosted by R
Thoroughbred Racehorse Injury Rate Released by Jockey Club
The Jockey Club released a North American fatality rate for Thoroughbreds based on racing injuries.
British Eventing: Eventing Radio Episode 68
This week’s show has a British flavor with reigning World Champion, Zara Phillips, Rolex Grand Slam Challenger, Oliver Townend, British Eventing Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith
