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Colbert Was Right
Bears are a threat. And not just to humans–to equids. Specifically, donkeys. If you aren’t familiar with The Colbert Report, host Honorable Professor Dr. Stephen
Kester News Hour, AAEP 2008
Every year equine veterinarians flock to the Kester News Hour session at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention for reports on research that are too brief or new to be included in the scientific program. For the past
Kentucky Farm to Disperse 200 Thoroughbreds
The major Kentucky Thoroughbred farm that houses the great stallion Storm Cat announced Tuesday it is selling off nearly its entire stock of about 200 horses.
Overbrook Farm owner Bill Young Jr. explained he just wasn’t cut out to continue
Dogs Banned at Maine Track after Horse Death
State racing officials have banned dogs in the stable and paddock areas at Maine’s Bangor Raceway after a horse died as a result of injuries sustained following an attack, the
Equine Online CE Courses Available from OSU
The Ohio State University’s online continuing education (CE) Web site became available last February, bringing versatility to CE in the fast-paced veterinary profession. All courses are about an hour to 90 minutes in length and range in cost fro
Florida Vet Clinic Hosting Free Hurricane Expo for Horse Owners
Thanks to support received from the ASPCA as well as many other local and professional groups, Surgi-Care Center for Horses of Brandon, Fla., will host an expo June 13 to help area horse owners learn how to prepare for hurricanes and other
German Equestrian Teams Go Kaput in Wake of Drug and Med Scandals
Want to become a member of the German jumping, eventing, or dressage team? Even if you have a medal on your mantelpiece, you’ll have to reapply for consideration by the German Olympic Sports Federation.
That’s because, as of May 28, there
Authorities Seize Colorado Horses for a Second Time
A Colorado man faces multiple animal cruelty counts following the removal of 17 horses from his property for the second time in two years.
Sheriff’s Deputies in Jefferson County, Colo., seized the horses from owner John McCulley on May 20.
Cutting Show and Travel Costs
After you’ve been horse showing for a few years, it’s easy to fall into a sort of comfort zone Ð a routine that works for
WNV Reality Check! Webinar on TheHorse.com
Do you think West Nile virus (WNV) has run its course in the U.S.? Then you need to watch “WNV Reality Check!”
More Than 100 Arrested After Horse Fair Brawl
More than 100 people have been arrested at Appleby Fair in Cumbria, U.K., an annual horse trading event, according to an article at Read More
Florida Governor Signs Youth Equestrian Helmet Law
Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday signed HB 169, a bill that mandates the use of protective helmets by young equestrians when riding on public property or roads.
Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Abruzzo and Sen. Dave Aronberg, the law applie
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Racetrack, Casino Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is staying out a fight between Illinois’ casinos and horse tracks over a state law that cropped up in the impeachment and indictment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The casinos object to a law that forces them to
Belmont Contender Dunkirk to Undergo Fracture Repair
Dunkirk, who ran a gutsy, front-running second in the June 6 Belmont Stakes, came out of the race with a non-displaced condylar fracture of the left hind cannon bone and will undergo surgery June 9 at the brand new Ruffian Equine Medical Center
Featherlite Unveils 2010 Product Line and Features
Featherlite recently unveiled its 2010 product line and available features, which includes new trailers and exclusive options for customers.
Now available as a factory-installed option on Featherlite horse trailers, the WERM
New Hallmarq Web site Explains the Benefits of Equine MRI
Hallmarq MRI recently launched a new, user friendly web site displaying educational information about the benefits of standing or anaesthetized equine MRI.
In addition to explaining the process and science behind equine MRI, the new site
