Latest News – The Horse
No Turfway Quarantine; Horse Negative for EHV-1
The quarantine imposed on Barn 17 at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., Friday, Jan. 30, was lifted Saturday morning (Jan. 31) after samples from a horse euthanized at the track Friday tested negative for equine herpesvirus and other communicable
Barbaro’s Brother, Nicanor, Injured Slightly in Debut
Nicanor had an excuse for his 10th-place finish in his career debut Jan. 31 at Gulfstream Park in Florida. The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands winner Barbaro hurt himself leaving the starting gate, but the injury wasn’t
For the Record: Taxes and Recordkeeping
Editor’s Note: This article provides general information only, and readers should consult with a
Safely Increasing Weight in Emaciated Horses
Rehabilitating emaciated horses to nutritional health is a challenge–there’s a fine line between not getting results and risking the horse’s health by introducing too much, too soon.
Turfway Barn Quarantined Pending Tests; EHV-1 Suspected
A barn at Turfway Park was quarantined Jan. 30 after a horse that showed signs of equine herpesvirus (EHV) was euthanized, track officials confirmed later that day.
The barn, which contains about 40 horses under the care of several
ReRun Establishes New Program
ReRun, the nonprofit Thoroughbred adoption group, and Bella Rosa Riding Academy (BRRA) in Howell, N.J., have established a new program, “Catch Riders,” to educate and improve the horsemanship skills of young riders using Thoroughbred
WSU Veterinary College Cancels Annual Professional Conference
The Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine announced Tuesday (Jan. 27) it is cancelling its 2009 Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, which was slated for March 27-29 in
Equine Vet Techs Earn CE Credit at Regioinal Symposium
Over the weekend of Jan. 9, Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center hosted the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians’ (AAEVT) mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium.
More than 70 veterinary technicians who
Under the Influence
Two stories caught my eye today. Both were exceptional little gems in their own right, but work even better in tandem. Today’s theme: riding
Barbaro Memorial to be Unveiled in April
The public unveiling of a bronze statue to celebrate the life of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will take place at Churchill Downs April 26. The announcement came on the second anniversary of Barbaro’s passing on Jan. 29, 2007.
Rutgers Equine Science Center Schedules Horses 2009 Conference
Horses 2009 is coming to Rutgers on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2009, organized by the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
The program will offer attendees an intense learning experience, with
Remember Tapeworm Control this Spring
Before turning horses out on pasture this spring, remember to check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control.
Tapeworms are transmitted by an intermediate host, the oribatid mite, which lives on
Elmer Bandit’s Winter Workouts Move Inside
Winter weather has driven 37-year-old competitive trail horse Elmer Bandit and his owner and rider Mary Anna Wood inside for dressage lessons.
Kentucky Horse Farms Deal with Ice Storm Aftermath
While the icy wonderland that has blanketed the Bluegrass region left more than 600,000 Kentuckians without power the week of Jan. 25, Thoroughbred farm managers are doing all they can to keep their operations functional and safe in spite of
Strangles: Serious, But Not Often Fatal
Due to its contagious nature, outbreaks of the bacterial disease strangles, which can cause serious complications, periodically occur. This can send owners scrambling to protect their horses.
Owners are justifiably concerned because
Horse Licensing Bill Scrapped after Protest
A New Hampshire lawmaker scrapped mandatory horse licensing legislation after angry horse owners protested the measure on grounds that it would be financially burdensome.
The bill, HB 427, required owners to obtain licenses for each of thei
