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Tooth Characteristics and Feed Digestibility
Think floating a horse’s teeth improves his feed digestion? Think again, says one study.
MSU Vet to Offer Young Horse Training Health Lecture
Training the young horse is a step-by-step process, one that takes time, patience, knowledge, and experience. An important aspect of training the young horse is for the trainer to be able to identify the fine line between the proper amount of
Synthetic Racetrack Surfaces vs. Dirt and Turf (AAEP 2008)
Until now, most epidemiologic studies on track surface type and injury rates have been confounded by varying conditions at different track locations, said Setterbo. He presented the results of a study conducted at a single racecourse
Lexington Mounted Police Offer Training Clinic
The Lexington, Ky., Mounted Police are offering a sensory training clinic. Two instructors representing the Lexington Police Mounted Unit and one equitation instructor will work with riders in three rotating groups. The clinic will take place
Adrenaline and no sleep
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital interns talk about life on adrenaline and no sleep.
Sunday morning
Dr. Peter Morresey with a foal on a Sunday morning. The photograph reminded me of those images of religious icons, such as this one of
Tiny Drugs Could Have Big Effect on Equine Medicine
Nanomedicine–the use of small-molecule therapeutic drugs–is a rapidly expanding field in human medicine and is anticipated to have a huge impact on equine practice in the not-so-distant future.
According to Paul Debbage, PhD,
Tendon Angle and Navicular Lameness (AAEP 2008)
Why might one horse suffer from injury to the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) in the navicular area while another doesn’t? A recent study suggests that the angle of the DDFT as it passes over the navicular bone might have a lot to do with it.
100th Thoroughbred Adopted Through TheHorse.com’s Service
In a little more than four months 100 Thoroughbreds have found new homes through TheHorse.com’s Thoroughbred Adoption Service. Actually that number is higher as many folks who placed
Emergency Care at Endurance Events
Endurance rides are often held in wilderness areas without good road access, posing a challenge when trying to reach a horse in distress. A Treatment Veterinarian should be equipped with sufficient horsepower (vehicle, ATV, or horse) to reach a horse
Horse Rescue in Maryland to Offer Horse Care Clinics
Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Woodbine, Md., will offer Horse Care Clinics I and II on April 18 and 19.
Aimed at first-time and lifelong horse owners, the Horse Care Clinics cover such topics as horse handling and psychology, safety, hoo
Maryland Department of Agriculture Equine Fair and Show Policies Announced
Exhibitors and organizers of horse shows and other equine competitions in Maryland need to comply with certain state animal health regulations (COMAR 15.11.12.01 forward) in order to hold and attend equine events. The requirements are in place t
First Mares in Foal to Big Brown
Three Chimneys Farm announced March 12 that several notable mares have already been confirmed in foal to first year sire Big Brown. Mares confirmed in foal include Santaria, dam of grade II stakes winners and stallions Medallist and Air
Former A&M Student Inducted Into AQHA Hall of Fame
Texas A&M former student and Aggie veterinarian, Charles Graham, DVM, was recognized March 7 for his contributions to the equine industry with an induction into the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame. The ceremony was a part of the AQHA conference held this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas.
“The success of a college can be judged by the success of its
Missing Jumper Located
Good Guinness, the Grand Prix jumper reported missing, has been found, trainer Patrick Seaton confirmed the evening of March 12.
The horse was allegedly found at Resolution Far
Readers Say Fit Trumps Fashion in Riding Helmet Design
More than 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When it comes to riding helmets, what is more important to you?”
