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Secretariat Foundation Benefits Laminitis, Thoroughbred Programs
On the eve of the 141st running of the Belmont Stakes June 6, the legacy of one of the race’s most illustrious winners continues to shine throughout the equine community.
Helen “Penny” Chenery, owner of 1973 Triple Crown champion Secretaria
Keeping Performance Horses Sound, AAEP 2008
Evaluating what trimming/shoeing these horses need requires a combination of gait evaluation; hoof tester examination; discussion of the horse’s history with the owner, trainer, and veterinarian; and evaluation of the wear patterns of the old shoes.
Kentucky Horse Owners, Vets Invited to UK Equine Field Day
The University of Kentucky (UK) Equine Initiative will hold an all-equine field day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus on Newtown Pike, just north of Interstate 75. Admission is free, and
New TheHorse.com Equine Fact Sheets Available
TheHorse.com launched the first in a series of Fact Sheets on Jan. 13 to widespread acclaim. This week we present more Fact Sheets on topics our readers have indicated are important to them based on searched terms, reader views on that topic,
Hurricane Season Tips for Horse Owners
With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team
How Did You Catch the Horse Bug?
I’m getting ready to head out to the funeral of my great-grand-aunt (not exactly sure of how this is termed, but my grandfather’s sister). She
Managing a Laminitic Pony’s Overgrown Hooves
The end result of laminitis is often a discrepancy in hoof growth, in which the heels grow faster than the toe
University of Kentucky Equine Research Newsletter Coming Soon
The Bluegrass Equine Digest, a new monthly e-newsletter providing information from the country’s premier equine-only research facility and the University of Kentucky’s new Equine Initiative, will launch June 28. It was
ACVIM Releases EHV-1 Consensus Statement
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has released its consensus statement on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). According to the
Wisconsin Vet School Offers Free Talk on Equine Podiatry
Horse owners who want to learn more about proper equine foot care and maintenance are invited to attend a free talk at the University of Wisconsin’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Oct. 22.
Farrier Dean Johanningmeier, who has
AHC Sets Agenda for Horse Welfare Forum
The American Horse Council (AHC) is gearing up for what it calls “the most inclusive presentation on safety and welfare ever assembled”–a June 16 forum on equine welfare.
The forum, called “Welfare of the Horse,” is the focus on this year’
Mine That Bird’s Registration Papers Reported Stolen
Trainer Chip Woolley Jr., who trains Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, woke up the morning of June 2 to find his truck had been broken into at the Louisville hotel where he was staying. The registration papers for Mine That Bird were missing
Reducing Lessons
Horse show season is in full swing. I don’t care if you’re of the dressage, event, hunter, jumper, or western world, competitions are not cheap.
Breathing, Stride, and Jumping Performance
This is exemplified by the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, which must get up to “speed,” often from a standing start, to ensure that sufficient oxygen is delivered to the working muscles to allow them to continue to function optimally.
Mixed Results on Slaughter Bills as State Legislatures Adjourn
The sponsor of Tennessee legislation promoting horse processing plant development in that state is not giving up on the bill, although it’s now stalled in the state’s Senate Commerce Committee.
Sponsored by Rep. Frank Niceley, HB 1428 would
