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Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome, AAEP 2008

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 13, 2009

Women aren’t the only ones suffering from decreased bone density and bone mass loss–horses in Central California have experienced a systemic osteoporotic disorder. Equine bone fragility syndrome, a systemic osteoporotic (characterized by a decrease

Kentucky Horse Park to Open 31st Season

Edited Press Release March 13, 2009

The Kentucky Horse Park’s 31st season is set to begin Sunday, March 15, when the park returns to its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. The park will feature special events and themed weekends throughout the season.

Readers Say Fit Trumps Fashion in Riding Helmet Design

Megan Arszman March 13, 2009

More than 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When it comes to riding helmets, what is more important to you?”

Missing Jumper Located

Liz Brown March 13, 2009

Good Guinness, the Grand Prix jumper reported missing, has been found, trainer Patrick Seaton confirmed the evening of March 12.

The horse was allegedly found at Resolution Far

Will Slaughter Return?

Kimberly March 12, 2009

I don’t think the debate in this country will ever end over the slaughter of horses for human consumption; it’s just too emotional an issue.

Helzer Elected President of AQHA

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

At the 2009 American Quarter Horse Association Annual Convention this week in San Antonio, Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas, was elected the 59th president of the world’s largest equine breed registry.

Helzer is CEO and President of JEH

Update on State Slaughter Resolutions; Idaho Joins Debate

Pat Raia March 12, 2009

Idaho has joined the list of states pondering legislation aimed at maintaining control of equine transport and re-establishing the horse processing industry in the United States.

Introduced into Idaho’s House State Affairs

‘Imposter’ Horse Identified in Missing Jumper Case

Liz Brown March 12, 2009

A horse that was purported to be missing Irish Sport Horse Good Guinness has been identified as a horse named Con Air. This horse was imported from Holland in 2004, according to New Jersey trainer Frank Madden, who received Con Air in place of

Lame or Ataxic? Kinetic Gait Analysis Can Tell

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 12, 2009

Being able to tell the difference between a mild lameness and subtle spinal ataxia is an important, yet challenging, endeavor in equine practice. Ohio State researchers recently reported that kinetic gait analysis–the computer

La Ville Rouge Produces Third Full Brother to Barbaro

The Blood-Horse Staff March 12, 2009

La Ville Rouge produced another full brother to Barbaro March 10 at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington. The colt, who was born at 10:45 p.m. and weighs 142 pounds, is by Dynaformer.

UK Horse Charity Reports 5x Increase in Calls

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

The Horse Trust, a UK equine charity, is reporting a five-fold increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse. But with a fall in public donations, the charity is unable to take on any more horses.

All Hail the Mule Queen!

Erin March 11, 2009

I don’t know about where you live, but south of the Sweet Tea Line, spring is in the air. Birds are chirping. Hair is

Foal Pneumonia (Rhodococcus equi)

Steve Giguere, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 11, 2009

A problem in eastern Canada, the United States, and internationally, R. equi is a soil bacterium that causes severe pneumonia in foals.

Oklahoma Equine Dentist Faces Felony Charges

Pat Raia March 11, 2009

Professional rodeo rider Bobby Griswold is facing felony charges in Oklahoma for practicing equine dentistry without a veterinary medical license. Griswold is not a veterinarian, but he graduated from an equine dental school. He was

Jumper Reported Missing After Cross-Country Haul

Liz Brown March 11, 2009

Grand Prix jumper Good Guinness has been reported missing after his California-based trainer, Patrick Seaton, shipped him to New York to try to sell him on the East Coast.

ASPCA Grants $10K for Equine Sanctuary Inspections

Edited Press Release March 11, 2009

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has granted $10,000 to the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). The funds will support the GFAS Equine Sanctuary Site Inspection program.

GFAS helps sanctuarie