Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Horse Council Modifies Mission
The Kentucky Horse Council said Jan. 12 it has modified its mission statement to offer a “more accurate reflection” of how its role in the equine community has evolved.
The KHC board of directors recently adopted the new mission statement, officials said. It reads: “The Kentucky Horse Council is a non-profit organization dedicated, through education and leadership,
Revised Understanding Equine Hoof Care Book Available
New material about hoof maintenance, shoes and boots, and diagnostics has been added to the revised edition of Heather Smith Thomas’ Understanding Equine Hoof Care, now available from Eclipse Press.
This handy reference covers a wide array of topics including cleaning and tri
Frozen Hose Haiku
It’s that time again! Show off your syllabic subjugation skills with a new round of horsey haiku. Our subject: winter stable management. (To review, haiku
Maggie Connolly on Rewarding a Horse: Horse Tip Daily #122
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Maggie Connolly speaks to us about rewarding a horse. Listen in. Horse Tip Daily #122
Judy Smith on the Do’s and Dont’s of Trail Riding: Horse Tip Daily #121
Judy Smith speaks to us about the Do’s and Don’ts of Trail Riding.
Kudos to the Bluegrass Conservancy
The Bluegrass Conservancy reached an important milestone recentlyÑ10,000 acres of farmland protected from future commercial development in Central Kentucky. This means that a substantial chunk
Winter horse health care resources, Ryder Report hits the road
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Prepurchase Exams: History, Important Considerations
For more than 150 years veterinarians have been performing prepurchase exams, also referred to as vetting, purchase exams, and soundness exams. The definition of “sound” in England in 1842 implied “an absence of disease or seeds of disease” as a qualification for being used for an intended purpose, noted Steve Soule, VMD, who gave a presentation on the subject
Horse Hauler Caution Advised at Icy Intersections
Authorities are testing several solutions, including weather shields and heating elements. Until a solution is found, USRider reminds all drivers, but especially those trailering horses, to be extra cautious at intersections during inclement weather.
Zenyatta Above Rachel in World Thoroughbred Rankings
Zenyatta has received another boost. The 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner was rated one pound ahead of Rachel Alexandra in the World Thoroughbred Rankings, comprising horses that raced worldwide last year and achieved a rating of 115 or more. But Goldikova earned the top ranking of any other female.
Zenyatta was awarded a rating of 128, with her archrival at 127, by the offic
Cornell Vet Researchers Investigate Atrial Fibrillation
When Sophy Jesty was 20 years old and an animal science major at Cornell, she met N. Sydney Moise, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM (internal medicine, cardiology), now professor of medicine and chief of the section of cardiology at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thoroughbred Rankings Revised, Zenyatta Still Tops Rachel
It was revealed at the World Thoroughbred Rankings press conference in London, England on Jan. 12 that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra, instead of being fourth and fifth, respectively, in the final global standings for 2009, should really be third and fourth.
Zenyatta’s official rating of 128 should increase 131 bec
The International Museum of the Horse
The International Museum of the Horse in Lexington is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s rooms are packed with priceless equine art, artifacts, and historic and educational resources. To name just a few
Max Corcoran on Keeping a Journal: Horse Tip Daily #120
Max Cochran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins the Eventing Radio Show with some grooming tips she has learned through the years.
Angel Acres Accredited as Global Sanctuary
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue has become the second equine rescue and sanctuary accredited to the standards of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. The accreditation signifies the official implementation of clear and respected international standards for the public, do
Jockey Apologizes for Mounted Fight
Jockey Eriluis Vaz, one of two riders involved in a mounted fight during Philadelphia Park’s fifth race Jan. 8, has issued a public apology for what he terms “bad judgment” as he awaits a hearing before the stewards along with fellow rider Ademar Santos.
“I would like to … say how sorry I really am for the incident that happened between myself and Mr. Santos,&
