Latest News – The Horse
Zenyatta to Run in 2010
After conferring with owners Jerry and Ann Moss, a decision has been made to run the champion mare Zenyatta in 2010 rather than breed her, trainer John Shirreffs said Jan. 16.
The undefeated Zenyatta, a finalist for 2009 Horse of the Year, had been working weekly at her Hollywood Park base since becoming the first female to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic in electrifying style N
QuarterFest Tickets on Sale Now
The popular American Quarter Horse party known as QuarterFest is returning to Murfreesboro, Tenn., in 2010, and tickets are now on sale. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum at Middle Tennessee State University will host QuarterFest April 30-May 2.
QuarterFest gives equine enthusiasts the opportunity to connect with other people who share their passion. Participants can bring their horse
Breeding: Best Mare Management Practices
From breeding soundness exams to tracking mares’ cycles, learn what owners should know before having their mares bred.
Massachusetts Horse Recovering from Gunshot Wound
A horse brought to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University yesterday (Jan. 14) from Spencer, Mass. with gunshot wounds has undergone emergency surgery to manage bone and soft-tissue injuries to the head, veterinarians said.
Santa Anita Raising Money For Quake Victims
As news of the devastating earthquake, which struck the Caribbean island nation of Haiti on Jan. 12, continues to unfold, the Santa Anita jockeys’ colony and Santa Anita Park have joined forces to send aid via the American Red Cross.
Spotlight Driver Mike McLellan: 2010 Radio Show Episode 73
Alltech’s Susanna Elliot helps us welcome in 2010, the year of the Games, and we catch up with our spotlight driver Mike McLellan in Texas.
Hope Glynn on Doing Well in a Flat Class: Horse Tip Daily #125 –
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Hope Glynn on doing well in a flat class in the Hunter ring. Listen in.
Caesarean Section in Mares (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Kim Abernathy of the Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital talks about C-sections in mares.
Prepurchase Exam of the Western Performance Horse, AAEP 2009
Tips on proper prepurchase examinations for horses in Western performance disciplines. The horse’s physical condition, disposition/attitude, and soundness should be evaluated by your veterinarian before the sale.
Updated: Haiti Veterinary Outreach Efforts in Progress
Veterinary and agriculture groups are organizing a response effort in the wake of Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake centered in Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince.
Christian Veterinary Mission has served in Haiti since the early 1980s and has set up a dedicated fund for earthquake relief
Weed of the Month: Common Dandelion
Dandelion is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and turf. This is one of the most well-known weeds because of its bright yellow flowers and round, gray-to-white seed heads that are borne on a hollow stalk.
WSU Horse Eye Care Available at Eastern Washington Satellite
In the past, Eastern Washington horse owners had to go to Spokane for advanced eye care, or over to Western Washington near Seattle. Now horses with difficult eye problems can come to WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman for treatment.
Additional Endorsements of National Welfare Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce the American Endurance Ride Conference, the American Paint Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association, and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association have recently endorsed the Welfare Code of Practice further broadening the industry support of a national code. The AHC drafted the Welfare Code of Practice, which out
Pennsylvania Police Horse Recovering; Donations Needed
Duke is the most popular and longest-serving police horse on the Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, police force. While he is expected to make a full recovery from colic surgery performed at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, the mounted police unit needs help paying those bills.
“This was a big hit to themounted unit,” said Lt. Todd Umstead, Public Infor
Reward Increased for Information on Mustang Shootings
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the shooting deaths of six wild horses rose to $12,500 this week, when the Humane Society of the United States added $2,500 to the existing $10,000 reward offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Helicopter pilots from the BLM discovered the animals' carcasses in a remote area
Veterinary Outreach: The Equitarian Initiative (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Jay Merriam talks about veterinary outreach at the 2009 AAEP convention.
