Latest News – The Horse
Equine Study Shows Genetic Abnormalities Cause Infertility
Advances in cytogenetic analyses using high-tech DNA-based assays have enabled researchers to look at reproductive disorders from a genetic standpoint.
Para-Equestrian Nationals to be held in Sydney
The inaugural Equestrian Australia Para-Equestrian National Championships will now be held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC), Horsley Park, Sept. 23-26. This is a change from the original venue of Dubbo.
The event is the first-ever Para-Equestrian Championships under the auspices of Equestrian Australia. International Judge Alison King (HGK) will head the Judges’ panel
The View Between a Horse’s Ears
While the sightseeing has been grand, I was really looking forward to the trekking–there’s something uniquely thrilling about seeing fresh scenery between the ears of
Mount Juliet
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." So starts Daphne DuMaurier’s novel, Rebecca, a tale in which the setting, a fictional estate called
I Might Not Be Secretariat, but I Played Him in a Movie
Even if you aren’t a Thoroughbred racing fan, you would be hard-pressed not to have heard of the great racehorse Secretariat. I know his owner,
A tour de horse! What readers are saying
Today: New video: A tour de horse! What readers are saying about Equine ER. Next week: New book excerpt featuring Dr. Larry Bramlage, the "Bono"
West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Pool in 2009 Confirmed in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announces the first state detection of a West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pool in Maryland in 2009. State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) laboratory results confirmed the presence of WNV in mosquitoes (Culex pipiens) collected on July 21 in the Pocomoke City, Worcester County. MDA mosquito control personnel are continuiong to wor
Research Shows Exercised Horses Have Fewer Unwanted Behaviors
Providing a stabled horse with one hour of exercise daily has beneficial effects on horse welfare, as well as handler safety, according to a new study.
“Providing horses with a daily exercise regime, as well as regular positive interactions with other horses and people, is likely to improve their welfare and make them safer to handle,” said Raf Freire, PhD, of Charles Sturt University
Horse Dies in Decomposing Seaweed; Toxic Gas Blamed
A horse died and its owner fell unconscious within seconds of falling into decomposing green seaweed along the northern coast of Brittany, France, last week, according to several sources.
Vincent Petit, DVM, PhD, said he was hand-leading his 15-year-old English Thoroughbred gelding along a beachside road after riding a long stretch of gallop when both he and the horse slipped into an
Washington International Shows Its Horse Face(book)
Now in its 51st year, the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the oldest equine events in the country, is turning to social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to help guide its future.
WIHS dipped into social media earlier this year, creating pages on Facebook and
Katrina Survivor Molly to Visit the Kentucky Horse Park This Weekend
Molly the Pony, Katrina survivor and amputee, will be appearing at the United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend (Aug. 8-9).
Molly
The Curragh
Were I to picture my own personal heaven, it would be much like The Curragh. The 5,000 acres are said to be the area over
Giving Up the Grain
Now that we’ve discussed the value of quality forage for your horse’s diet, let’s talk about grain. If you’re going to try to save money
Equine Leg Wounds: Should You Bandage?
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
Equine Infectious Disease Researcher Award Nominations Sought
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,
