Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) is organizing a rally June 17 in the Capitol Rotunda to drum up support for legislation that would financially assist the horse industry.
The rally begins at 10 a.m. EDT on the third day of a
American Farrier’s Association to Provide Hoof Care at WEG Test Events
The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) will provide hoof care services for the test events leading up to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
As the Official Farriers for the games, the AFA has extended its partnership to provide
USEF Names Zimecterin Gold, Equioxx as Official Products
Two leading Merial Brand Products have been named official products of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Zimecterin Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) and Equioxx (firocoxib) were recently added as official USEF deworming and pain
Daughters of Man Accused of Cruelty Relinquish Licenses
Kristen and Jennifer Paragallo, the daughters of Ernie Paragallo who faces 22 counts of animal cruelty, have relinquished their owners’ licenses.
“The surrendering of the two licenses from (Paragallo’s) daughters came during our suitability
Colbert Was Right
Bears are a threat. And not just to humans–to equids. Specifically, donkeys. If you aren’t familiar with The Colbert Report, host Honorable Professor Dr. Stephen
Authorities Seize Colorado Horses for a Second Time
A Colorado man faces multiple animal cruelty counts following the removal of 17 horses from his property for the second time in two years.
Sheriff’s Deputies in Jefferson County, Colo., seized the horses from owner John McCulley on May 20.
German Equestrian Teams Go Kaput in Wake of Drug and Med Scandals
Want to become a member of the German jumping, eventing, or dressage team? Even if you have a medal on your mantelpiece, you’ll have to reapply for consideration by the German Olympic Sports Federation.
That’s because, as of May 28, there
Florida Vet Clinic Hosting Free Hurricane Expo for Horse Owners
Thanks to support received from the ASPCA as well as many other local and professional groups, Surgi-Care Center for Horses of Brandon, Fla., will host an expo June 13 to help area horse owners learn how to prepare for hurricanes and other
Equine Online CE Courses Available from OSU
The Ohio State University’s online continuing education (CE) Web site became available last February, bringing versatility to CE in the fast-paced veterinary profession. All courses are about an hour to 90 minutes in length and range in cost fro
Dogs Banned at Maine Track after Horse Death
State racing officials have banned dogs in the stable and paddock areas at Maine’s Bangor Raceway after a horse died as a result of injuries sustained following an attack, the
Kentucky Farm to Disperse 200 Thoroughbreds
The major Kentucky Thoroughbred farm that houses the great stallion Storm Cat announced Tuesday it is selling off nearly its entire stock of about 200 horses.
Overbrook Farm owner Bill Young Jr. explained he just wasn’t cut out to continue
Kester News Hour, AAEP 2008
Every year equine veterinarians flock to the Kester News Hour session at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention for reports on research that are too brief or new to be included in the scientific program. For the past
Cutting Show and Travel Costs
After you’ve been horse showing for a few years, it’s easy to fall into a sort of comfort zone Ð a routine that works for
Pastured Horses More Fit, Study Finds
Horses are better able to maintain fitness when turned out on large pasture, according to Patty Graham-Thiers, PhD, of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Va. She presented results of her recent study at the 2009 Equine Science Society
Audio Book Now Available
Sunbelt Publications recently became the new distributor for Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel , an audio book composed by renowned California horse trainer, Leslie Desmond.
The audio book is a 10-CD set comprised of selected
New Hallmarq Web site Explains the Benefits of Equine MRI
Hallmarq MRI recently launched a new, user friendly web site displaying educational information about the benefits of standing or anaesthetized equine MRI.
In addition to explaining the process and science behind equine MRI, the new site
