Latest News – The Horse
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
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
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
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
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
Forage Options for Special Needs Horses
Horses are often fed diets that also contain high levels of grains and supplements to maximise growth or productivity. Katie Young, PhD, consulting equine nutritionist for Purina Mills, presented information on forage options for horses with commonly
New Research Lab Expands Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s growing stature as a research enterprise has taken a significant step forward with the construction of a major new laboratory that is equipped to explore the molecular aspects of disease and trauma
Sales Integrity Program Report: 163 Steroid Tests Requested
From the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Sales Integrity Program managed by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
No Breeders’ Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice
AVMA Renews Accreditation for Colorado State’s Professional Veterinary Medical Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has renewed the accreditation of the Professional Veterinary Medical (PVM) Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The College was informed of the decision on
No Breeders’ Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO2
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice president of operations for the Breeders’ Cup.
However, as of Nov. 8 test results for any other prohibited substances were not available because of
American Association of Equine Practitioners 2008 Convention
The annual convention of the AAEP is the world’s biggest educational event for equine veterinarians.
Plunging Horse Sales Market: The View from the Ring
On day four of the plunging Keeneland November breeding stock sale market, here’s what people had to say about the situation:
Patrick Lawley-Wakelin, Virginia-based bloodstock agent: “The market is obviously a reflection of what the world i
Would if They Could: Readers Respond to Poll on Pasture Rotation
More than 1,350 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you let fields/pastures rest during the year?”
World Equestrian Games, American Style
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) is headquartered in Switzerland. European nations provide the core of participants in the FEI’s eight disciplines. Small wonder, then, that every World Equestrian Games (WEG, the equestrian world
New System Available for Fracture Repair at Marion duPont Scott EMC
When a human fractures an arm or leg, the results are pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. When a horse fractures a limb, however, the consequences are more serious–possibly even life-threatening.
While the surgical specialists at Virginia
