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Sacroiliac Joint Motion and Pelvic Deformation, AAEP 2008
An equine athlete uses the pelvis and sacroiliac (SI) joint in many different fashions: A rope horse uses the pelvis to rapidly accelerate and decelerate, a Standardbred races at high speed at a constrained gait, and a dressage horse exercises with repetitive and isometric control of his haunches. Furthermore, a vaulting horse is constrained to a circle, but he must provide stability of
Barbaro’s Brother Second in Third Start
Nicanor, full brother to the ill-fated Kentucky Derby hero Barbaro, will have to wait until another day to get his first victory following his runner-up showing as the odds-on choice to Glittermans Cartel in a $42,000 maiden race at Gulfstream Park March 28.
Ridden by Jose Lezcano, Nicanor fought the pacesetter Glittermans Cartel all the way to the wire but came up a half-length short in
Minnesota Humane Group Reports Increased Equine Cases
The Animal Humane Society of St. Paul, Minn., has seen a significant increase in equine-related cases over the past two years.
Hunt Club Animal Bedding
Hunt Club, LLC announces it has joined with Grief, Inc. to make corrugated animal bedding in Louisville, Ky.
Hunt Club is healthier, warmer and more comfortable for the horse and is four times more absorbent than traditional shavings or straw. It is ideal for horses with respiratory or post surgical issues and helps prevent allergies or other respiratory ailments.
It will
Equine Oral Joint Health Supplements (AAEP 2008)
Although horse owners continue to administer oral joint health supplements (OJHS), a substantial proportion of these products are substandard in quality, efficacy, and safety, according to a presentation given at the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention.
2008 Kentucky Breeders’ Incentives Announced
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced March 27 the Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Fund will distribute more than $18.7 million in awards for 2008.
While this year’s KBIF awards are down from the $19,220,007 paid in 2007, they are still higher than the $15 million awarded during the program’s first payout in 2006.
“It’s certainly much-needed good news for breeders
Learn From Top Riders at the Annual Rolex Course Walk
SmartPak is offering attendees another special opportunity to learn from top riders at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** when they hold their 5th consecutive Course Walk on Thursday, April 23rd. Attendees will get the opportunity to see the course through the eyes of 2 of the country’s top event riders; Kim Severson and Jan Byyny.
Always an entertaining duo, Severson and
Kentucky Derby Winner Alysheba Euthanized
Alysheba, a Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year, was euthanized March 27 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington. The 25-year-old pensioned stallion, who resided at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions, was buried across from the grave of the great John Henry.
According to a statement released by the Park, Alysheba fell in his stall and was not able to get up.
Hitchcock Presents: ‘The Donkeys’
Earlier this month we discussed a lawsuit stemming from a donkey attack in Florida. Now we have a report of an 8-year-old child attacked
Senate Bill Tackles Horse Slaughter Issue
Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to prohibit the transport of horses for slaughter in Mexico and Canada. Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.) introduced S 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act into the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 26.
S 727 would prohibit the
Virginia Vets Investigate Treatment for Heaves, Asthma
Much like asthma in humans, equine heaves is a chronic, often debilitating disease in horses. The clinical signs can range from coughing and work intolerance to labored breathing, even at rest.
Virginia Buechner-Maxwell, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech,
Maintain Trailer Axles for Safe Hauling
Trailer axles have a lot riding on them–take good care of this crucial element of your rig. One of the more debilitating disablements for a horse trailer is axle failure. In addition to putting you and your horse at great danger on the side of the highway, axle failure presents an on-the-scene repair challenge.
“In most cases of axle failure, it will be necessary for yo
Diazepam Levels in Foals
The combination of ketamine and diazepam (Valium) commonly comprise anesthesia agents in horses. However, she added, many surgeons steer away from the combination when anesthetizing mares that are suffering from dystocia (difficult birth).
Readers Reveal Reasons for Helmet Purchases
More than 1,260 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What would most likely influence you to replace your helmet?”
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