Latest News – The Horse
Undefeated Mare Zenyatta the Favorite for Breeders’ Cup
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moss' Zenyatta, undefeated in 13 career starts, was installed as the 5-2 favorite when she takes on males for the first time in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic.
She is attempting to be the first female to the win the World Championship's marquee event.
A field of 13, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and Belmont Stakes
New MRI for Horses Available at Florida Vet School
A new clinical imaging system in place at the University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Medical Center will enable veterinarians to obtain diagnostic images of previously inaccessible and larger parts of the body, such as the upper legs of horses, veterinarians say.
Tendon Sheaths as a Source of Lameness in Horses
Tendons can be an important source of lameness in athletic horses, but issues with the tendon's sheath–the thin connective tissue wrapped around the tendons, containing synovial fluid–shouldn't be overlooked as another potential cause of lameness.
"Diagnosing lameness originating from tendon sheaths is increasing with awareness and increased availability and use o
Polo Horse Drug Testing to Debut Next Year
Random drug tests will begin next year for horses in polo matches in the United States after the deaths of 21 elite horses in Florida that were injected with an incorrectly mixed supplement shortly before a championship match, the United States Polo Association said Wednesday.
The decision was made last month to begin a pilot program for testing horses starting in January, said
Trainer: Rip Van Winkle Fine, No Foot Issues Currently
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien said that Breeders' Cup Classic contender Rip Van Winkle is fine and did not show any indications of his recurring foot problems when he went to the track at Santa Anita early Nov. 4.
"Everything went well," O'Brien said after observing his large Breeders' Cup World Championships contingent on the track for the first time.
Piroplasmosis: Texas Horse Owners Urged to Check Regulations Before Hauling
A number of U.S. states and Canada have imposed movement restrictions or additional entry requirements for horses from Texas after equine piroplasmosis, a tick-transmitted blood disease of equine animals, was detected in South Texas in mid-October.
Equine piroplasmosis can be carried and transmitted by as many as 15 species of ticks. Although ticks have been collected from the
We Bought a New Truck
When my daughter Barbara came in from Wyoming, she pulled a three-horse slant trailer with her crew-cab GMC diesel truck. She’s lived in Wyoming for
Too Good To Be True
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, especially if the promised benefits include a substantial tax break. On October 26, in
Racehorse Simulator Available for Breeders’ Cup Fans
The experience of racing a Thoroughbred risk free and for real prizes is available to anyone attending the Breeders' Cup World Championships this weekend at Santa Anita Park.
Breeders' Cup Ltd., the Oak Tree Racing Association, and Horse Racing Simulation have teamed up to give fans the sensation of riding their favorite Breeders' Cup Classic contender. The
Boehringer Ingelheim to Acquire Some Fort Dodge Equine Products
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global pharmaceutical group of companies, together with its U.S. animal health business Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., has closed its deal with Pfizer to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health business.
The acquisition, which includes products in the United States, Australia, Canada, and South Africa, as well as two
Parasite Resistance: 10 Things to Remember
Parasite control is an important part of every equine health care program. Today, it's no longer enough just to know what worms are bugging your horse. Now, you need to understand the basics of parasite resistance to ensure your program is effective.
If you already have enough to keep track of, don't worry–veterinarians are your allies in keeping all the information
Tips to Keep Your Horses Safe
Stolen Horse International has released the following tips to help secure your property and horses.
Tufts Vet School to Receive Zoonotic Disease Research Funding
Tufts University has been tapped by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of a multidisciplinary team that will receive a grant of up to $185-million to create better synergies among veterinarians, doctors, and public health officials in responding to emerging infectious diseases.
Controversial Dressage Training Method Under FEI Investigation
Responding to public outcry following the Internet posting of a video showing an international-level dressage competitor warming up a horse using a method some call inhumane, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has launched an investigation.
The so-called "blue tongue video" shows Swedish Olympian Patrik Kittel riding the Grand Prix-level Dutch
Part 6 of Marching Orders: Struggling
On Thursday in Part 5 of this excerpt from the new book Equine ER, we returned to the operating room where surgeon Scott Hopper was
Breeders’ Cup Owners Pledge Winnings to Racehorse Adoption Group
The connections of seven Breeders' Cup starters have pledged a percentage or portion of their earnings to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, which has five facilities in four states.
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