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Kentucky State Fairgrounds Barn Fires Ruled Arson
Investigators say a fire that destroyed four barns at the Kentucky state fairgrounds was intentionally set.
Four barns were destroyed and several others damaged in the blaze that was reported at about 2 a.m. Sept. 2. There were no animals in the barns, and no one was hurt.
Maj. Henry Ott, chief of the Louisville Metro arson squad, said a minor fire that broke out the afternoon before
American Quarter Horse Racing Industry Numbers Strong in 2009
Bucking the trends in the racing industry and the economy at large, American Quarter Horse racing indicators showed the industry is holding steady in the face of the biggest economic downturn in decades.
Numbers released by AQHA show that purses in July, compared to the same month last year, held virtually steady with only a fraction of a percent drop. The number of July races was up 1.4
Understanding Beet Pulp as an Equine Feed
Beet pulp has been a popular feed for horses for years without many people really knowing why. Beet pulp is a byproduct of the sugar beet industry and is predominant in the upper Midwest, Michigan, and California.
Mosquito-Borne Horse Diseases Update
Many equine health professionals are worried that because of the economic recession that’s lasted more than a year, many horses are either not vaccinated or are under-vaccinated to protect them agasint common diseases.
According to the USDA, as of Sept. 3, there have been 193 cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and 64 cases of West Nile virus (WNV). Last year there were 185
Actor Tom Selleck’s Court Battle Over Lame Horse
Actor and horseman Tom Selleck was awarded more than $187,000 by a California jury when the actor said he was duped into buying a lame horse.
An AP report said the bulk of the San Diego County jury’s award was for the price of the horse, with the remainder covering
Thoroughbred Filly Rachel Alexandra Makes History in New York
Three-year-old Rachel Alexandra won her eighth race in as many outings this year when she became the first filly to win the Sept. 5 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga in New York.
Rachel Alexandra drew much acclaim earlier this year when she won the Kentucky Oaks for fillies rather than racing in the Kentucky Derby against males, then beat the boys her age in the Preakness Stakes in her nex
How Acupuncture Works: Mixed Signals
“Acupuncture is real medicine, based on anatomy and physiology,” she explained. “Getting the best results comes from seeing what’s right in front of us–muscle tension, imbalances in the nervous system, and the health impact of stress, malnutrition, and under- or over-exercise. Belief systems imported from China only muddy the message.”
Virginia Logs First Equine WNV Case for 2009
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed and announced Virginia’s first positive case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse for 2009. The 16-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare was from Pittsylvania County. Onset of clinical signs was Aug. 17 and necropsy at VDACS’ Regional Animal Health Laboratory in Lynchburg took place on Aug. 21. The Division
Massey University Veterinarians to Host Dressage Greats
Some of the world’s leading equestrian talent will be at Manfeild, New Zealand, this month to team up with Massey University’s leading equine scientists and sporting academics for the International Equestrian Federation regional dressage forum.
The forum will be held at Manfeild’s Agri-Stadium in Feilding, Sept. 12-14.
The University is co-hosting the forum with Dressage New
Thoroughbred Our New Recruit Dead
California freshman stallion Our New Recruit died Sept. 1 of colic, a dozen days after he was represented by his first winner. The 10-year-old son of Alphabet Soup stood at Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch, near Clements, Calif.
Campaigned by C RK Stable, Our New Recruit earned $1.2 million of his career total of $1,470,915 when he won the 2004 Gulf News Dubai Golden
Rachel Alexandra to Face 7 Males in Historic Woodward
Rachel Alexandra has already captivated the Thoroughbred racing world with breathtaking performances and record-setting wins. Today at Saratoga, the 3-year-old filly will seek history when trying to become the first female to win the Woodward Stakes (gr. I)—a feat that would almost certainly lock up Horse of the Year honors and stamp the 3-year-old as one of the best fillies of all
Colorado Officials Seize Threatened Horses
Colorado authorities came to the rescue of 24 horses yesterday that a northern Colorado man had threatened to shoot, according to the Associated Press.
Trenton H. Parker was protesting a jail sentence resulting from an
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Healing Skin Wounds in Horses
Brazilian researchers report that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is beneficial for healing surgical wounds in horses, contrary to previous reports.
Deworming Decisions: Readers Discuss What Impacts Theirs
More than 780 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What drives your deworming product selection decision?”
Florida Horse Shot in Pasture, Police Investigating
Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking information about the shooting death of a horse in its Davenport, Fla., pasture.
Owner Jim Andrews discovered the Quarter Horse mare missing on Sept. 1 when it failed to return to the barn with its pasture mates. He later found the horse in its pasture dead from two gunshot wounds to the neck.
Police speculate someone entered Andrews’
‘Scarred and Blemished’ Classes Added to UK Horse Show
A horse show in Wales is showing some love to “all but perfect” horses by adding special classes for equines with scars and blemishes that otherwise might keep them from the ring, Horse and Hound reported.
The Cricklands Showing Spectacular, Sept. 19-20, will offer 12 “all but perfect” classes,
