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Planning an Equine Vacation: Horse Tip Daily Episode 70
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Darley has traveled around the world riding with
Postcard from Aruba
Ahh, Aruba. White sand, turquoise water, and donkeys. Donkeys? Yes, lots of them, as I was lucky enough to be able to verify in person
Setting A Good Example
States should not be in the business of subsidizing owners, breeders, and exhibitors who abuse or neglect their horses. That should go without saying, but
Horses: In Living Color
Get a behind-the-scenes look at award-winning photographer Barbara D. Livingston as she recounts the inspiration for her latest project, Horses: In Living Color. (2:19)
Equine Piroplasmosis Reported on Texas Ranch
A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas. Additional testing is being conducted to determine the extent of infection. Horses on the ranch are quarantined to their premises, and a thorough disease investigation is under way.
Equine piroplasmosis can affect horses, donkeys, mules, or zebras. It can cause clinical signs common to many
Equine Semen Extenders: Effect on Bacterial Growth and Sperm Viability
Preliminary results of a collaborative effort between researchers at Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University were recently presented at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in San Diego, Calif. These researchers compared antibiotic properties of common equine semen extenders with four different strains of bacteria, including Taylorella
Understanding Antibody Titers
One of the most often used and least understood immunological terms is antibody titer. But what does titer mean, and how can this information be used in assessing the immune status of a horse?
A titer is defined as the concentration of specific antibodies in the blood that recognize a particular agent, such as equine influenza virus. The titer is determined by serially
Hendra Farms Released from Quarantine
The five remaining properties involved in the recent Hendra virus incidents at Cawarral and Bowen in central Queensland, Australia, were given the all clear after test results were received Oct. 13.
The results were the final piece of information required to allow all quarantine restrictions to be lifted.
At the peak of the response, 22 properties had movement restrictions in place,
Diamonds Made From Horse Hair Offered
Three-day event rider Ronald Zabala-Goetschel loves his four-star level event horse Che Mr. Wiseguy so much that he is planning to manufacture a diamond out of a bit of Wiseguy’s mane, so that he will have a little treasure to remember the horse by forever.
A native of Quito, Ecuador, Zabala-Goetschel rides and trains with Dutton and Silva Martin in the United States. He and Che Mr
Transport Precautions Reduce Risks to Traveling Horses
Handlers should monitor their horses’ temperature before and after travel and should not transport horses who show any signs of being ill, as the immune system weakens during transport
Having a Horse Means Swapping Time and Finances
Fall is nearly gone, and winter is coming fast. November will be here before you know it. That means Thanksgiving and a time of reflection.
Part 2 of Marching Orders: The inmate
News flash! Equine ER author Leslie Guttman will be signing books at Keeneland Racecourse this Sunday 10/25 at the gift shop from 11 a.m. to
Seized Texas Arabians Placed in Adoptive Homes
The majority of the Egyptian Arabian horses removed from a Texas breeding farm in August are now residing in new homes.
More than 70 animals were removed from the Renazans Arabians Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas, after authorities discovered them allegedly living in filthy conditions and inadequate food and water. Ranch operato
Pfizer’s Equine Portfolio Expands via Wyeth Acquisition
A new Pfizer Animal Health was unveiled last week as Pfizer’s acquisition of Wyeth, including its subsidiary Fort Dodge Animal Health, was completed.
The acquisition of many of Fort Dodge’s U.S. products allows Pfizer Animal Health to greatly diversify its U.S. portfolio, as well as broaden its offering in all animal health segments. Pfizer Animal Health now offers an enhanced portfolio
Jockey Dies after Fall from Horse
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission said Monday it is investigating the death of a Texas jockey who was thrown from his horse during a Thoroughbred race at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw over the weekend.
Racetrack general manager Blaine Storey said Mark Pace, 58, died Sunday after falling off his mount, Reep What You Sow, during the first race. According to the race chart, the horse, a
Injured Jockey Fundraiser Postponed
A sign of the economic hard times, the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund’s annual Celebrity Team Penning competition at the Kentucky Horse Park has been postponed until spring, according to Fund co-founder Judy McCarron.
The event was originally scheduled for this evening (Oct. 19).
The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity established in 1987 by Judy McCarron
