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Iowa Pony Club Coordinating Equestrian Tornado Relief
Some of the victims of the recent tornadoes in Iowa have lost almost everything they own, including their homes, barns, horses and ponies, and all of their equipment. One of the local Pony Clubs in the affected area has started to collect items
Researchers Focus on Safety for Equine Athletes
Four veterinarians took to the podium at the International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29 to discuss research involving equine athletes. All discussed studies with which they are involved, with the ultimate goal of makin
Illinois Passes ‘Good Samaritan’ Measure for Animal Rescuers
The Illinois Senate recently passed HB 5076, sending the bill into the hands of Governor Rod Blagojevich. The legislation contains “Good Samaritan” provisions to protect rescuers, including veterinarians, from being sued if they rescue
Racehorse Steroids Rule Moves Ahead in New York
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board (NYSRWB) on May 29 passed proposed restrictions on use of anabolic steroids in racehorses for Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing.
Based on a national model rule supported by the Racing
Horses Seized in California Ready for New Homes
Ten horses seized in a California abuse case have been released to go to new homes now that their former owner pleaded no contest to the charges against her.
“We will either auction the horses or sell them to a third party who already has
Vets Consider ?Chronic? Lyme in Horses
Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Targeting Foal Disease (Free Online Horse Course video)
Vets discuss the varied causes of foal mortality, current recommendations for preventing disease, and breaking research information on foal vaccination and immunity.
Big Brown Quarter Crack ‘Not a Setback’
Anyone following Triple Crown races this year knows there’s a lot of controversy about the soundness of Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner Big Brown’s feet. But despite a third hoof problem in his short career–a quarter crack that showed up in his
Suit Filed Against Santa Anita Footing Supplier
The operator of Santa Anita Park has filed a federal lawsuit against the original supplier of its troubled synthetic racing surface, claiming it has suffered at least $8.4 million in damages from improper installation and repair.
The Los
Indiana Horse Owners Warned of Infectious Anemia Risk
Horse owners and veterinarians are being asked to watch their animals closely for any unusual clinical signs, in light of a cluster of recent positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA).
According to Tim Bartlett, DVM, director of
Millionaire Racehorse Nashoba’s Key Euthanized
Millionaire and multiple grade I winner Nashoba’s Key was involved in a freak accident in her stall at Hollywood Park and had to be euthanized May 28.
The 5-year-old daughter of Silver Hawk fractured her left hock when she kicked the
Developments in the Case of Missing Holsteiner Stallion
The case of missing show jumping stallion Capone 1 continues to fascinate, with the latest wrinkle being the admission by one of the stallion’s former handlers that she took the horse from his stable.
Corinne Super of Chilliwack, British
Teddy O’Connor Euthanized
The Horse Herd joins the entire horse industry in mourning the loss of Theodore O’Connor, lovingly known as Teddy. “We all admired the heart of
Memories of Teddy O’Connor
Fans share their memories of Teddy and offer their condolences to his owners.
Vet Calls Theodore O’Connor Euthanasia ‘The Right Thing to Do’
“Karen and David (O’Connor) would have done anything to let this little guy have a shot,” said Kent Allen, DVM, one of the three veterinarians who attended Theodore O’Connor following the gelding’s catastrophic injury this morning and a long-tim
Share Your Thoughts: Theodore O’Connor Memory Wall
The Horse has set up an open blog so that readers can share their thoughts on and memories of Theodore O’Connor. It can be accessed through
