Latest News – The Horse
Charges Pending on Horses Seized from Virginia Farm
Loudoun County, Va., officials seized 48 horses from a Middleburg farm, and animal cruelty charges could be on the horizon for the horses’ owners. Officials said many of the horses were emaciated, standing in areas covered by their own feces, an
AlpharmaEquine Extend-A-Cool
Extend-A-Cool as an effective remedy to address sore shins, inflamed leg muscles and tendons, and reduce swelling from acute sprains and bruises. When applied to the lower leg, the temperature under the wrap may be reduced by up to 6°F or more
World Equestrian Games 2010 Volunteers Sought
The World Games 2010 Foundation is launching a volunteer recruitment Web Site to manage the thousands of volunteers needed for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Jacksons Reflect on Decision to Bury Barbaro at Churchill
The morning of Jan. 29 represented a lot of things for Roy and Gretchen Jackson. Not only was it the one-year anniversary of when their colt Barbaro lost his battle with laminitis, but it was the day when they would finally reveal that he
Unwanted Horse Coalition Offering Resources for Horse Owners
Recent articles in prominent newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times have reported on an apparent increase in the numbers of unwanted horses.
Retired Racehorses to Participate in Texas A&M Study
More than 100 horses currently being cared for by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) will take part in a study at Texas A&M University that will attempt to identify genes in horses predisposed to fractures and catastrophic injuries.
“We’re looking for some kind of genetic trait that may make the difference,” said Jana Caldwell, a PhD student in the Department of Veterinary
Horse Owners Reminded of USDA Agriculture Census
Farmers will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard and help shape the future of agriculture for years to come when the 2007 Census of Agriculture arrives in their mailboxes. The surveys have been mailed and must be filled out and
South Dakota Legislators Kill Slaughter Incentive Bill
A bill that would make a state-funded loan of up to $1 million available to construct a horse slaughtering facility in South Dakota is no longer under consideration.
A spokesperson for Sen. Jay Duenwald, chair of the state’s Senate Agriculture
NCSU Benefit Stallion Service Auction Extended
The NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine is extending its third annual Stallion Service Auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology and Student Chapter of the American Association of
Barbaro’s Legacy Lives On at UPenn
(Edited University of Pennsylvania press release)
The legacy of Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, lives on at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school and hospital where he spent his final days.
“At Penn
Barbaro to be Buried at Churchill Downs
Barbaro will be buried at the site of his greatest triumph.
The 2006 Kentucky Derby champion, who was euthanatized on Jan. 29, 2007 from complications of an injury suffered at the Preakness, will have his ashes interred at Churchill
Barbaro Owners to Announce Plans at Churchill Downs on Anniversary of Death
Barbaro’s owners will return to Churchill Downs on Tuesday to honor the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner on the first anniversary of his death.
The Jacksons will make an announcement during a news conference at 10 a.m. (EST) in the Triple
More Rain, More Cancellations at Santa Anita
After getting a break in the weather enabling the Sunshine Millions program to go forward Jan. 26, Santa Anita announced it has canceled its live racing programs for the next two days after more rain hit the track
Herpesvirus: One Horse Dead, Several Delaware Stables Quarantined
Six stables in Delaware are under official quarantine after a horse that displayed neurologic signs was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
The affected horse was euthanatized Jan. 17. While polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
AAEP, Fort Dodge Partner on Equine Wellness Web Site
Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth , and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have launched a joint educational Web site to raise awareness regarding the health of horses. The site,
More Than 300 Horses Placed by New Vocations in 2007
New Vocations placed more than 300 retired racehorses in new homes in 2007. The organization matches retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds with new homes throughout the Central and Eastern United States.
“A market flooded with
