Latest News – The Horse
Seven Premises Released from Piroplasmosis Quarantine
Seven of the premises quarantined by Florida officials due to exposure to equine piroplasmosis have been released. Eighteen premises are still under quarantine. Positive horses are currently located at three of these properties, according to a
Paralympic Horses Stay Healthy in Hong Kong
The Olympic horses and riders might have left the equestrian venue last month, but the lights at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Sha Tin facility are only now beginning to dim, as the Paralympic Games came to a close only a couple weeks ago.
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Rider, U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Disqualified
Today the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal has issued its decision in the positive medication case involving the horse Mythilus ridden by Courtney King-Dye, and representing the U.S. Dressage Team at the 2008 Olympic Games in
Competition Schedule for WEG 2010 Announced
Sixteen days of competition, showcasing the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines, are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Imprint-Trained Trotting Filly Passes $1 Million Mark
Buck I St. Pat has been trotting along the road to glory since she was two days old.
That was the first time that breeder Ron Fuller, DVM, hooked the Standardbred filly to an old goat cart and let her pull it around. “They’ll follow their
Thieves Target Horse Tails in Iowa
Some horse thieves are at work in Buena Vista County, Iowa–but they’re only after the tail.
The sheriff’s office said three people reported chopped tails just in the past week. Major Doug Simons said each case appears similar–someone went
Shadow Play Wins Little Brown Jug
Shadow Play won the $551,225 Little Brown Jug on Thursday at Delaware County Fairgrounds, pulling away for a 6 1/4-length victory in the second leg of the pacing Triple Crown.
The black colt paced a mile in 1:50 1-5. He took the lead at start
Genetic Mutation for Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Widespread
Veterinary researchers from the University of Minnesota have identified a gene potentially responsible for polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) in Quarter Horses and, in doing so, they uncovered a number of research leads to pursue. In a
Hurricane Recovery Progress Report Features Carcass Disposal Update, Hay Hotline
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) sent this update on Friday, Sept. 19:
A TAHC assessment team has nearly completed the Galveston Island large animal assessment. Fresh water supplies are being supplied for rescued and stabled
Jones Appeals Clenbuterol Suspension
Thoroughbred trainer Larry Jones has appealed a seven-day suspension and $500 fine levied by the stewards at Delaware Park in connection with the highly-publicized case in which the horse Stones River tested positive for the prohibited substance
Thoroughbred Sire Galileo Recovering from Colic Surgery
Leading European sire Galileo was reportedly recovering from colic surgery performed Sept. 18 at Fethard Equine Hospital. According to The Racing Post, the Coolmore stallion was taken into the hospital through the evening having been
University of Melbourne Offers Free Lecture on 2007 Equine Influenza Outbreak
The outbreak of equine influenza in August 2007 was as unexpected as it was savage. The overnight unraveling of the racing industry and scenes of distraught Pony Club members led news bulletins around the country.
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Glasgow Vet School Announces Endoscopy/Treadmill Study Plans
The University of Glasgow Equine Hospital will be the first in the U.K. to look inside a horse as it gallops at full speed.
Pioneering equipment will enable vets to closely examine the airways of a horse as it exercises, revolutionizing
After the Hurricane: Flooding, Mosquitoes, and Equine Disease
Recent flooding, including flooding from storm surge and rains due to Hurricane Ike, likely will lead to significantly increased mosquito activity in many parts of Texas.
Equine Ambulance Hits the Road for Marion duPont Scott Center
They travel up to five hours one way to staff an event–and during the whole trip, they hope their services won’t be needed when they get there. The five-member ambulance crew from Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and
New Bulletin Covers Michigan Pasture and Hay Maintenance
According to the 2007 Michigan Equine Survey, there are about 155,000 horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys in Michigan. And they are as hungry as, well, horses.
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