Latest News – The Horse

Laboratory results received Tuesday (Aug. 4) from Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center confirms the diagnosis of West Nile virus (WNV) having affected a yearling colt in Caldwell County, Kentucky. This is according to the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office.

The yearling Quarter Horse colt is reported by the veterinarian as much improved since
onset of Illness on

An American Saddlebred show horse in critical condition after ingesting unknown quantities of oleander leaves is recovering and will be released from the hospital later this week, according to the veterinarian supervising its treatment.

“He’s looking brighter and turning the corner,” said Steven V. Colburn, DVM, of the Creekside Veterinary Service hospital where the horse is under

Vintage Rachel. Racing fans will soon be able to do more than toast Rachel Alexandra in the winner’s circle. The super filly is about to get her own line of wines.

Kendall-Jackson Winery announced Aug. 4 a limited edition of wines honoring their 3-year-old will be ready for the holiday season.

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) encourages the pursuit of further education in the equine industry by offering scholarships to students attending Kentucky schools majoring in equine studies or related fields.

“Twenty-five students applied for our spring scholarships making it extremely competitive,” noted KHC Board President Madelyn Millard. “The increased interest in equine education bode

Health Connection announces the release of an innovative, hand-held horse massage technology, the Horse Massager.

This unique device allows the rider or trainer to manually reach all areas of the horse with ease

Nominations are being sought for the 10th Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Applied Equine Research Award. The award recognizes outstanding research conducted in a specific field of applied equine science over the past five years. The 2009 award will honor advances in equine infectious diseases.

The winner will be recognized during the 11th WEVA Congress in Guarujá-SP, Brazil,

Managing wounds on the lower limbs of horses is expensive, frustrating, time-consuming, and wrought with complications. Various approaches to expedite wound repair and minimize the development of serious complications have been assessed, including

A torrential rainstorm in the Louisville, Ky., area Aug. 4 is wreaking havoc at Churchill Downs. Flooding has caused several horses to be removed from the barn area, both the main track and infield are completely underwater, and employees at the racetrack have been unable to get off the property due to severe flooding in the parking lot and on many area roads.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Ill., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

Arlington Park is the seventh racing facility to be so designated by the Alliance. Churchill Downs and Keeneland were accredited in April;

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released a national list of humane resources for horse owners making end-of-life arrangements for their equine companions.

“Providing a humane, dignified death for your horse is simply responsible horse ownership,” said Keith Dane, the HSUS director of equine protection. “No one likes to think about the death of a beloved companion, but

Hats Off Day, Kentucky’s day to celebrate its horse industry, is Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2:00 p.m., at the Kentucky Horse Park. Everyone is invited to attend, and admission to the Kentucky Horse Park is free for you and your family. Hats Off Day is a free day of family fun and an opportunity to learn more about horses and the amazing things they do for Kentucky.

Events include children’