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Horses Fine Following Belmont Efforts
Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird obviously loves New York. He loves it so much that he might return this summer to run at Saratoga Race Course in the Aug. 1 Jim Dandy Stakes and the Aug. 29 Shadwell Travers Stakes.
“We’ve discussed the Jim
Elvis’ Graceland Stable Opens for Tours; Rescued Horses Helped
Sometimes promotion of the horse industry and assistance for unwanted horses comes from unusual places. Did you know Elvis Presley had a stable at his home at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.? Or that he sometimes rode a horse up to the gates of
Horse Soccer?
Looking for something new to do with your horses? How about forming a “horse soccer” league!
In this author’s experience, the only time this had been seen before was with the Lexington Mounted Police Unit, who use large, inflatable balls
Summer Bird, Not Mine That Bird, Wins Belmont
With the filly Rachael Alexandra out of the Belmont because her owners didn’t feel it was in the filly’s best interest, all eyes turned back to the Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness Stakes runner-up Mine That Bird.
He was sent off as
Rabies Danger, Exposure Cost Reinforce Equine Vaccination Need
Rabies is a rhabdovirus that has been a human threat since antiquity. The virus is capable of infecting all warm-blooded animals with some variation in susceptibility. Rabies is considered 100% fatal to the infected host. However, in order for
Maryland Offers Horse Owner Pasture Walks
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Equine Studies Program at the University of Maryland have partnered together to offer a Horse Pasture Walk on Thursday, June 18, 2009. The event will be held from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Equine Rotationa
Haskin’s Belmont Picks
Warning: what you are about to read should be taken with extreme skepticism. Not to sound self deprecating, but yours truly is on one nasty losing streak in the Triple Crown, and the selection for the Belmont Stakes will be made as a means of
Plea Deal Entered in Pennsylvania Cruelty Case
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to 13 animal cruelty counts and relinquished ownership of his animals under a plea bargain entered in Northampton County District court on June 4.
Joseph Mayer was originally charged with 38 counts of
Monitoring Horses after Plasma Transfusions Recommended
Plasma is widely administered to horses and foals for a variety of reasons, such as a critical illness, failure of passive transfer in foals, or prophylaxis against Rhodococcus equi.
Neurologic Signs the First Indicator for Kansas Rabies Case
The Kansas equine recently confirmed positive for rabies first presented with lameness in the right forelimb, according to attending veterinarian David Salava, DVM, of the Salava
Kansas Horse Positive for Rabies
A horse in Kansas has tested positive for rabies, according to an article from the Clay Center Dispatch
Euthanasia Drug Found in Carcass Compost
Composting is one option for disposing of a horse carcass after euthanasia. Researchers at West Texas A&M recently conducted a study to determine if residues of sodium pentobarbital might remain in compost as a potential environmental hazard
Kentucky Horse Owner Education DVD Wins Award
HorseSmarts: Essential Advice for Today’s Horse Owner, a 60 minute educational DVD created by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) and produced by Marvo Entertainment Group of Princeton, Ky., was recently awarded a 2009 Silver Communicator
Belmont Report: Love That Bird
Ok, I am officially smitten with Mine That Bird. I admit to being one of those misguided souls who paid no attention to him before the Kentucky Derby other than to comment what a beautiful mover he was. After the Preakness and seeing him on the
Readers Share Equine Exercise Regimens
More than 1,150 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “During peak riding times in your region, how often do you ride or exercise your horses?”
Standardbred Adoption Service Launched for FREE Horses
TheHorse.com and the U.S. Trotting Association have joined forces to create a Standardbred Adoption Service listing for horses offered free to good homes. This is designed after TheHorse.com’s successful Thoroughbred Adoption Service.
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