Latest News – The Horse
UC Davis to Develop Plan to Help Animals During Disasters
The International Animal Welfare Training Institute at the University of California (UC), Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has received $250,000 from the California Emergency
Blanket Repair Tips
Because horse blankets aren’t cheap, knowing how to effectively repair them can save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re on the road or trail and
Dr. Jenn on the Meditative Grooming Ritual: Horse Tip Daily#142
Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as she speaks about the
Surely Awesome Part 9: Pressure for Dr. Ruggles
On Monday in this excerpt from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER, Dr. Al Ruggles told author Leslie Guttman, while she accompanied him on farm
Standing Chemical Restraint of Horses
“Many surgical and medical procedures can be accomplished in the standing horse if appropriate combinations of physical and chemical restraint are employed,” began John Hubbell, DVM, MS, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at The Ohio State Uni
Arthrodesis of the Hock Joint
Osteoarthritis of the distal (lower) hock joints is a common performance problem in sport horses.
AVMA Requests Stronger Disease Traceability System
In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reaffirmed its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability program
Rachel Alexandra Owner Proposes Zenyatta Races
The principal owner of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra said his filly won’t run against undefeated champion Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom, but he proposed a three-race series in which the two talented female runners would meet.
Training: Positive Reinforcement Improves Horse Memory
The research team that demonstrated yearlings perform much better if their training included feed rewards as positive reinforcement is now back to let us know that positive reinforcement gets engrained in young horses’ minds for the long ha
Ohio Seized Horse Ownership: Federal Ruling Sought
Attorneys in Ohio are asking a U.S. District Court judge to declare an Arabian horse rescue organization the legal owner of horses removed from an Oak Harbor farm last month.
Animal welfare authorities from the Humane Society of Otta
Valentine’s Day Countdown
It’s four days before Valentine’s Day 2010. What are you going to do for your horse(s) this year? Here are a four suggestions to show
Darling of British Dressage & Paragon’s First Win: Dressage Radio Episode 37
Laura Bechtolsheimer tells us what it feels like to be breaking British records and playing the Big Game. Plus, Heather Blitz returns as co-host and
Heather Blitz on the Warm Up: Horse Tip Daily #141
Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the warm up. Listen in. Horse
Other Louisville Attractions
Whether you’re in the River City for a day at the races or you’re just visiting, it’s always fun to check out some of Louisville’s unique (non-horsey)
Deworming Drug Efficacy in European Horses
Numerous research papers and presentations over the last several years have noted that internal parasites in horses are growing more resistant to the deworming drugs (anthelmintics) we have available. A study of European horses presented at the
Seized Oregon Horses Recovering
Most of the 31 horses removed from an Oregon farm last month are thriving under rehabilitative care, said Cindy Kingsberry, president and founder of Linn County Animal Rescue, the agency in charge of the animals.
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