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Laminitis Risk Increased by Pasture Grass Sugars

University of Minnesota Extension June 29, 2009

Pasture-induced laminitis (sometimes referred to as founder) can be triggered when susceptible horses ingest high amounts of sugar or fructans that are naturally found in some pasture grasses.

Susceptible horses include, but are not limited

New Horse? Prepare Farm, Feed, and Care

Edited Press Release June 29, 2009

Perhaps you’re shopping for your children or grandchildren, or maybe you would like to start your own equine project. Whatever your reasons for buying a horse, it is important to consider all of the options to ensure the horse will meet your

Core Vaccines Protect Horse Health, Vet Reminds

Kansas State University Extension June 29, 2009

This summer’s warmer weather has horse owners out riding, tending to foals, and heading to shows and other activities. In the midst of it all, a Kansas State University veterinarian is reminding owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated.

Hoof Anatomy Video Released by Racehorse Safety Group

Edited Press Release June 29, 2009

A free educational video that examines the physiology of the equine hoof and demonstrates proper care and shoeing techniques is now available. “The Hoof: Inside and Out” is offered online and as DVD by the Shoeing and Hoof Care Committee of the

Horse Transport, Housing Stress Reflected in Hormone Levels

Kathryn Watts, BS June 29, 2009

Horse transport and housing has an effect on the animals’ stress levels, according to Shannon Garey, a PhD candidate under the direction of Theodore Friend, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAABS, of Texas A&M. Garey presented results of an ongoing study on

Trouble

Leslie Guttman June 28, 2009

Because of space limitations, not all the stories I followed and wrote about in the forthcoming book Equine ER, made it into the book, such

The Horse Awarded Equine Publishing Honors

The Horse Staff June 28, 2009

In categories including horse news, equine-related newsletter, and horse video, The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care and TheHorse.com were honored at the awards program for the annual seminar of American Horse Publications.

Awards winners included work by both staff members and freelance contributors.

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, the print

Using Soil-Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 28, 2009

Most farmers can identify with myriad problems associated with mud forming around high-traffic areas, including areas around horse and cattle waterers, feed bunks, round bale feeders, walk paths, and gate entrances. Mud is usually a result of

West Nile Virus is Still a Threat, TheHorse.com Readers Say

Megan Arszman June 28, 2009

More than 890 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you believe West Nile is still a threat to your horse(s)?”

Equine Publications Honor Riding Instructors’ Founder

Press Release June 28, 2009

Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Charlotte Brailey Kneeland with the eighth annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2009 Free Rein in the Big Easy seminar in New

Rachel Alexandra Sets Stakes Record in Mother Goose

Jason Shandler June 28, 2009

Rachel Alexandra faced only two opponents in the $300,000 Mother Goose June 27 at Belmont Park but the sensational filly put on a dazzling display anyway, setting a stakes record while romping by nearly 20 lengths under Calvin Borel.

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‘Rachel’ Gallops, All Set For Mother Goose

Edited Press Release June 27, 2009

Preakness (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra galloped about a mile and a quarter on Belmont’s fast main track early June 26, well in advance of a 9:30 a.m. EDT downpour.

Today racing’s hottest star will be a