Latest News – The Horse
University of Kentucky Launches Rider Safety Awareness Campaign
Led by UK HealthCare in response to the large number of riders admitted to UK’s Emergency Department, the five-year campaign aims to increase awareness and educate riders not only in Kentucky, but nationally and internationally, about riding and horse handling safety.
Markel Acquires Agri-Risk Services Inc.
According to NU Online News Service, Markel Insurance Company has announced the acquisition of Agri-Risk Services Inc., an equine retail specialty agency in Overland Park, Kan. The announcement noted that financial terms were not disclosed.
Markel is a subsidiary of Markel Corp. in Glen Ellen, Va., that underwrites commercial lines coverage for a variety of niche markets, including
Equine Surgeon Will Examine Better Ways to Treat Lameness with MAF Grant
Jennifer Barrett, DVM, MS, PhD, an assistant professor of equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, was recently awarded a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) to conduct research that will help determine better ways to treat lameness in horses, as well as other animal species, such as dogs.
Barrett’s research will focus on how to regenerate
Breeders’ Cup Classic Still in Plans for Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird
(Edited Oak Tree notes)
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird will remain at Santa Anita and point to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) at Oak Tree on Nov. 7, trainer Chip Woolley said Monday morning.
“We were disappointed with his race in the Goodwood Stakes (sixth, beaten about four lengths), but now that I’ve had a chance to sleep on
TheHorse.com en Español: El Otoño Trae Desafío Para el Diagnóstico y Manejo de la Enfermedad de Cushing
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read a longer version
Sea the Stars Retired
Sea the Stars, who secured his place among Thoroughbred racing’s all-time greats when he powered his way to a thrilling two-length victory over Youmzain in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 4, has been retired to stud.
The announcement that the 3-year-old son of Cape Cross will not go for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) was made just before 1 p.m. in Ireland by trainer
Lawsonia Intracellularis Study Started at Gluck
Through a new program for veterinarians interested in a PhD called the Pfizer Animal Health-Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study, Allen Page, DVM, will receive a substantial four-year stipend to complete his PhD at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
The recipients of the fellowships are practicing veterinarians returning for a PhD.
Older Horses: Researcher Awarded Grant for Aging Study
Kristine Urschel, PhD, assistant professor in Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky, has been awarded a two-year $100,000 grant by the Morris Animal Foundation.
Osteoarthritis: Turmeric Spice Might Provide Natural Remedy
Curcumin, an extract of the spice turmeric, is a natural product with potent anti-inflammatory properties that also exerts beneficial effects on cartilage metabolism. Scientists believe curcumin inhibits degradative enzymes such as metalloproteinases and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and reduces cartilage cell apoptosis (programmed cell death).
To study the effect of curcumin on cartilage
"No Match" Rule Rescinded
The so called "no match" rule has died a long overdue death. Good riddance! Introduced two years ago by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
A Look at WEG’s Kentucky Home
Once you’re at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, it’s not hard to understand why the U.S. chose this site for its 2010 Alltech FEI
Befores & afters: Looking back
Today we’re looking back at one of blog readers’ favorite Equine ER videos: Befores and Afters, which features dramatic cases from the new book from
Video look back: Befores and afters
Today we’re looking back at one of blog readers’ favorite Equine ER videos: Befores and Afters, which features dramatic cases from the new book from
Too Cold for Me!
Okay, I’m the first the admit that while not a "fair-weather" rider, I certainly don’t seek out miserably cold days to saddle up. As I’ve
Mongolian Horse Wrecks Mall
According to ChinaDaily.com, a horse in Inner Mongolia "ran amok" in a business hall after escaping from a slaughter house, where it was due to be
Canadian University’s Equine Education Program Up for Award
Equine Guelph, a program from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, has been nominated for the 2009 FEI Development Award. Now the program is asking for your help to win the award.
Equine Guelph has been developing a multi-level education program for the horse industry that includes online courses, hands-on seminars and workshops, and EquiMania!, an education program for youth.
