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North Carolina Horse Toxicity Investigation Continues
Veterinarians are still searching for what caused the deaths of four horses in Fairview, N.C., earlier this month.
An analysis of the animals’ feed failed to reveal the presenc
Unwanted Horse Survey Available Online
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is performing further research into the issue of unwanted horses, with help from participants in the equine industry. The first step in this effort is an online survey, available at
USDA Releases 2007 Animal Health Report
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released the “2007 U.S. Animal Health Report,” which provides a national
Opossum Patrol: Readers Share Control Strategies
Nearly 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you take any steps to limit opossums around your farm to reduce the chance your horses will get EPM?”
Curlin to be Retired from Racing
Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will be retired next year, and might already have run his last race.
Majority owner Jess Jackson, who has an 80% stake in the horse, said in a statement issued Sunday that he’ll consider offers from farms i
On-Site Registration Still Available for AAEP Farrier Sessions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will be offering a day of educational programming on farriery as part of its annual convention, which will take place in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6-10, 2008.
Topics at the farrier
Horses Feeling Impact of Ailing Economy
Animal control workers in some rural Kentucky communities have a larger problem than stray dogs and cats–much larger. Stray horses have been turning up and animal advocates blame horse owners hurt by the faltering economy.
“People who used to
Beyond the Feed Tag: Horse Feed Ingredients, Quality and Safety Issues
The tag on every animal feed product is labeled with information required by the FDA, with ingredients listed in descending order of predominance–from most to least inclusion. “However, this is not always enforced and there is no guarantee that list
Moneigh Auction to Benefit ReRun Horse Adoption
Six mares will be among the 30 equine artists whose work is featured in the annual Moneigh auction on eBay that benefits ReRun horse adoption program.
Artist assistant Mary Simons accepted the challenge of finding female artists for the
New York Farm Operator Sentenced
Geraldine Trupia, the operator of a New York breeding farm from which authorities seized a herd of horses in August, appeared in Troupsburg Town Court for sentencing this week. Now she’s speaking out on the circumstances of her case.
Scamper Clone Offered for Commercial Breeding
A carbon copy of one of the world’s most successful barrel horses has become the first clone to be offered at stud in the United States.
“Clayton” is the clone of the AQHA gelding Gills Bay Boy, or Scamper, as he is better known. Scamper an
Tests on Additional Laurel Park Horses Negative for EHV-1
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has reported that blood and nasal swab samples from a 2-year old filly in Laurel Park’s Barn 1 have been confirmed positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) through testing performed a
EHV-1 Confirmed in Laurel Park Horse; Ship-Ins Stopped
The Maryland Jockey Club today announced that no horses will be allowed to ship into Laurel Park, except those coming from the Bowie Training Center on a Maryland Jockey Club shuttle, until further notice. The limitations were instituted after a
Beet Pulp Shortage Continues, Could Repeat
Plain shredded beet pulp, a source of digestible fiber for many horses, has been hard to come by this year for a number of East Coast horse owners. Some have wondered when supplies will replenish. While a temporary supply will be available soon,
Second Hearing Held in Norwegian Rider’s Olympic Case
A second hearing in the prohibited substance case involving the horse Camiro, ridden at the 2008 Olympic Games by Tony Andre Hansen of Norway, took place Nov. 8.
The panel of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal hear
Curlin Majority Owner Bids to Buy Out Remaining Share
Jess Jackson is involved in a private bid to buy out the 20% minority interest he doesn’t control in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, but actions in a Kentucky court Nov. 13 on the surface probably won’t help speed a decision on the champion
