Latest News – The Horse
Report: Government Must Revise Wild Horse Program
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs to consider euthanizing wild horses or selling many of them to reduce spiraling costs of keeping them in long-term holding pens, said a government report Monday.
The report by the Government
UK Authority Accepting Consults on Equine ID Program
The United Kingdom’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a consultation period to revise existing equine identification legislation. During this time,
Colorado State Offers Foaling Short Course
A hands-on short course in foaling out mares is being offered to owners and breeders by Colorado State University’s Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Jan. 16 and 17, 2009.
Unlike most “classroom-only” courses, this short course will combine
Washington Hearings Tackle Horse Farm Tax Issues
Operators of horse boarding and training farms in Washington state are poised to pack Department of Revenue hearing chambers Nov. 13 to convince the agency that their businesses should be included in statutory definitions
Kansas Trainer Vows Court Fight Over Relocated Horses
Kansas horse trainer Tammy Blase vowed to challenge landlord Scott Becker and his family in court on grounds that he violated their lease agreement by ordering the Nov. 4 removal of 59 horses from Mount Bethel Farm in Meriden, Kan., without firs
New Bolton Center Expansion to Enhance Large Animal Critical Care
Ground has been officially broken for the state-of-the-art James M. Moran, Jr., Critical Care Center at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center. The facility is named in memory of James Moran, who passed away in April 2008. Major funding for the center was
Thoroughbred Network Group Opens West Virginia Chapter
The Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses, known as CANTER, will offer a new chapter at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort of Chester, W.Va. This program offers a free horse sale listing service to trainers and
University of Florida Veterinarian Troubleshoots West Nile Virus
In 2001, University of Florida veterinarian Maureen Long, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, became an authority on West Nile virus by accident. That year, Long and other UF Large Animal Medicine clinicians saw some of the first Florida horses breaking with
Racehorse Remains Undefeated in 18 Starts
Undefeated Peppers Pride left the door open for a challenge, but once again she proved too tough for her state-bred competitors, holding sway for her record 18th consecutive win in the $177,615 New Mexico Cup Fillies & Mares Stakes at Zia
Magician Curry Pet Wash
Permirus Pets introduces the Magician Curry Pet Wash, an innovative, relaxing way to bathe your horses while staying dry and clean yourself.
The Magician Curry Pet Wash allows currying while shampooing and rinsing the coat, helps with
Buzz Off Insect Shield Repellent Technology
Buzz Off Insect Shield introduces their line of Insect Shield Repellent Technology.
Repellant Apparel products protect against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). Insect Shield Repellent Gear (such as tent
Shake ‘n Fork
Equi-Tee Company introduces their new Shake ‘n Fork.
The powered Shake ‘n Fork looks and feels just like a conventional fork, but has a small motor and rechargeable battery to produce a unique shaking motion. This patented feature
PRO Orthopedic’s Eco-Friendly Leg Supports
PRO Orthopedic will introduce the first eco-friendly equine leg support in January 2009.
This new eco-foam, developed in accordance with the principals of the WBCSD, will fit and function the same as traditional neoprene but with a
Thoroughbred Adoption Service List of Free Horses Expanding
Since its launch just a little more than a week ago, the Thoroughbred Adoption Service on TheHorse.com, sponsored by Gainesway Farm, now lists nearly 30 Thoroughbreds available for adoption.
Horses from private homes and rescue
Former Thoroughbed Jockey Gary Boulanger Recovering From Injuries
Former jockey Gary Boulanger, who rode the Florida circuit before he was injured in a 2005 spill at Gulfstream Park, was recovering from surgery Nov. 8 following a farm accident at a facility in Davie, Fla., where he had been teaching riding
Mustad Hoofcare Center, Delta Horseshoe Company to Combine
The Mustad Hoofcare and Delta Horseshoe families are joining forces to create an integrated team dedicated to the hoofcare industry and to the welfare of the horse.
Owned by its founding family since 1832, Mustad brings more than 175 years
