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Bring Me a Shrubbery!
A horse can thank some rubbery shrubbery for breaking his fall after the animal tumbled off a hillside, the San Gabriel Valley News reported. Los
Gift Tip: Fran Jurga with two Great Biomechanics Books: Horse Tip Daily Episode 94
Fran Jurga returns in her series of tips on great books for holiday gifts. Fran reviews two new books related to a horse’s movement and
Christmas Round Bardstown
With the holidays nearly upon us, one festive Kentucky town to check out is Bardstown. The second oldest city in Kentucky, Bardstown is located in
Time Is Running Out
The tax man giveth, and the tax man taketh away. Two important federal income tax benefits that make the purchase of business-related equipment and horses
Calder Race Course Reports EHV-1, Closed for Shippers
Officials at Calder Race Course Nov. 30 said a horse previously in its stable area has tested positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) and that the track would not permit horses to ship into the facility for stabling or for a race for 14 days.
Officials at Calder, in Miami Gardens, Fla., said no other horses are showing signs of illness.
"This appears to be
Equine Veterinarian Phil McCarthy Dead at 58
Phil McCarthy, DVM, a veterinarian who specialized in reproductive issues and the owner of Watercress Farm near Paris, Ky., died Nov. 29 of cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 58.
"Phil McCarthy was a pioneer in many different areas of the horse business; from fetal sexing of mares to diagnosing and treating stallion infertility," said James Robertson, DVM, Dipl.
Patrick Swayze Scholarship Established By Arabian Horse Group
A scholarship in honor of Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi has been established by the Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF), based in Denver, Colo. Swayze and Niemi have had close ties to the Arabian horse breed and owned Arabian horses for many years. The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), also based in Denver.
Announcement of the
Edmonton Trailer Driver Says Horses Not Abandoned
A 75-year-old man charged under Alberta's Animal Protection Act for permitting animals to be in distress said he feels the charge is ridiculous, and that the seven horses he left in a trailer on the side of the road were fine.
Abe Phillips of McBride, British Columbia, was delivering the horses from B.C. to a
FEI to Delay New Medication Rules
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Bureau has passed a resolution delaying implementation of the new Equine Prohibited Substances List and the accompanying Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations until April 5, 2010.
The resolution was passed in order to allow for broader debate and consultation on the policy change approved at the
Deworm on a Dry Lot?
All of the articles I’ve read talk about managing parasites in horses with turnout time. Like many other owners in dry locations, here in New Mexico I don’t have pasture. Both stalls and turnout areas consist of sand. I purchase bales of alfalfa and grass hay to feed my horses. What are the chances of parasite infection when horses do not graze?
Hay Feeders Uncovered
Is there a better way to feed hay to horses? There are dozens of hay feeder options, as it turns out, each with its own advantages. Hay feeders are designed to keep hay off the ground and sheltered from the elements to reduce wastage.
Therapy Equipment
Musculoskeletal injuries abound in horses, and there are many strategies to manage them besides confining a horse and waiting it out. Ask your veterinarian about therapeutic modalities/therapy equipment that can help your horse return expediently to maximum performance.
Stallions Ready for Action
Before your stallion heads to the shed, make sure he’s in peak physical health and mentally prepared to handle the rigors of the breeding season.
Fracture Repair: The Ups and Downs
Over the past three decades, equine surgeons have become more adept at repairing even the most devastating fractures. Long gone are the days when horses sustaining fractures were humanely euthanized with a sad shake of the head. Now, horses are largely salvaged–and even return to athletic careers–with a little help from skilled hands, an arthroscope, power drill, plates, wires, and/or screws.
Endings and Beginnings
Endings and beginnings; that’s what December brings to mind. Look back to see what we did or did not accomplish this year. Look ahead to
Gift Tip: Fran Jurga with Two New Fantastic Horse Books: Horse Tip Daily Episode 96
Fran Jurga returns in her series of tips on great books for holiday gifts. Fran reviews two new fantastic book related to a horse’s health.
