Latest News – The Horse
Four Horse Deaths At Track’s Opening Day Sparks Investigation in England
Following the death of four jump horses on opening day at Wetherby Racecourse and Conference Centre in England, the track will be investigated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), according to an article today (Oct. 16) on horseandhound.co.uk.
The previous day a track press release from Paul
Two Equine Colleges in New York Split $1 Million
It was announced on Oct. 14 that $1 million in New York state funding was awarded for economic development in what is being called “Equine Alley” on Route 20 in Madison County, according to an article on cnylink.com.
Cazenovia College will be awarded $500,000 for development of a Center for
New Hampshire Equine Rescue Gets Help From New Reality TV Show
Equine Protection of North America (E.P.O.N.A.), a 501(c)(3) rescue and rehabilitation facility for abused and neglected horses in New Hampshire, received a much-needed surprise on Oct. 13. Jill Sullivan Grueter, host of Project Pawsitive, a new reality-based television show geared at providing eco-friendly renovations to deserving animal rescues in need, and a parade of local volunteers bein
California Celebration to Benefit Hanaeleh Rescue
Hanaeleh equine rescue invites you to join their organization’s inaugural Celebration of Music, Art and Horses on Saturday, Nov. 7,
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 2825 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif.
The inaugural celebration will feature a wine bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music, an art auction, and a special preview of excerpts from Equine Destiny, an independent documentary that
Reining Horse Futurity to Feature Clinton Anderson Clinic
Clinton Anderson, world renowned trainer, clinician, and host of “Downunder Horsemanship,” will provide a phenomenal training clinic during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show on Saturday, Dec. 5, in Oklahoma City.
Anderson’s trademark Aussie style and finesse will leave you wanting more as he shows you his
Texas Equine Podiatry Conference Registration Open
The Texas Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA) and the Podiatry Center at Reata Equine Hospital are hosting the Second Annual Texas Equine Podiatry Conference on Nov. 12-14, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hot on the heels of last year’s very successful Podiatry meeting in Weatherford, Texas, this event promises to deliver even more information and practical knowledge to enhance the
USA Sweeps Medals at Kentucky Cup Endurance Event, a Prelude to WEG
The United States dominated the Kentucky Cup Endurance FEI CEI***, sponsored by Emirates Equestrian Federation. The Kentucky Cup was the official endurance test event for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games.
The U.S. riders garnered all three team and individual medals at the conclusion of the events on Oct. 14. The winners were officially declared at an awards ceremony held
Conceptualizing the Kentucky Horse Industry as an Economic Cluster
Research suggests that Kentucky’s horse industry represents what Harvard Business School economist Michael Porter calls an economic cluster.
Prevent Weight Gain to Minimize Metabolic Changes in Horses
Weight gain and obesity in horses should be avoided to prevent insulin resistance, increased insulin and leptin blood levels, and laminitis, and to maintain a healthy metabolic state.
To date, “it is unknown whether obesity is the primary cause of or contributes to metabolic abnormalities or whether these abnormalities are inherent characteristics of the animal,” wrote a group of
Dr. Geoff Tucker on Flabby Cheeks: Horse Tip Daily Epidose 68
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
Boyd & Silva Martin: Eventing Radio Episode 45
In our continuing series of Couples in the Sport, Pennsylvania-based Boyd and Silva Martin share stories of their relationship as they combine their successful careers
My New Horse!
I bought a new horse yesterday, sight-unseen! Jewell will be traveling from Wyoming to Kentucky in a couple of weeks! I’m SOOO excited! And I didn’t
Part 1 of Marching Orders: Readying for surgery
Today begins Part 1 of the story of how a former racehorse transformed the life of an inmate in this excerpt from the new book
Seventh Kentucky West Nile Virus Case Confirmed
The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office today noted that a seventh 2009 case of West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed.
An 18-month-old Quarter horse filly in ballard County had an onset of clinical signs of ataxia, lethargy, and inappetence on Oct. 5. By Oct. 15 she was much improved. She had not been vaccinated against West Nile virus.
Of the seven confirmed WNV cases
Kids’ Safety on the Horse Farm to be Covered at Canadian Event
Equine Guelph’s youth program, EquiMania!, will be back at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Nov. 6-15 to teach kids about horse health care and safety in a fun, interactive setting.
Safety will be a big theme at this year’s EquiMania!. The “Play Safe. It’s HorseSense!” safety initiative will be expanded to include safety on the entire horse farm. The multifaceted safety initiative
Theatrical Pensioned From Stud Duty
Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms announced Oct. 13 that champion and leading Thoroughbred sire Theatrical has been pensioned from stud duty.
The 27-year-old son of Nureyev, out of the Sassafras mare Tree of Knowledge, was bred in Ireland by Bert and Diana Firestone. They raced Theatrical in Europe and the United States, and later raced him with the late Allen Paulson. After his stellar racing
