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University of Minn. Offers Regional Horse Owner Education Days in 2008
The University of Minnesota Horse Team is offering five regional horse owner education programs throughout the state in February and March 2008.
Each program offers unbiased, research-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified
Wyoming Horse, Rider Celebrate 1,000 Miles of Endurance Riding
It’s an unlikely story of a 25-year-old mare and her 62-year-old rider competing on the endurance ride circuit.
Over a seven-year span, the duo, starting at age 18 and 54 respectively, completed more than 1,000 miles. The horse is now
American Quarter Horses Rewarded for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Performance
The dust has settled at Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center from the 49th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), and the fans’ votes are counted for the Fort Dodge Champion American Quarter Horses of the WNFR.
American Quarter Horses carry the
Questions Raised about Dead Horses Dumped Outside Kuwait Equestrian Clubs
At least 14 horses have been found dead in front of two equestrian centers in Kuwait, according to Kuwaiti news reports, an animal protection organization, and a local resident. Many of the horses appear to have died from gunshot wounds to the
Readers Respond: Picture This
More than 960 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “ If a photo store was provided on TheHorse.com, what types of photos would you be interested in purchasing for personal use?“
Transcript: Talkin’ Horses with Dr. Larry Bramlage, Part 2
Many readers’ questions remained unanswered following the most recent chat with equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS. As a favor to Bloodhorse.com, Bramlage graciously agreed to
Three Horses Dead, Six Impounded from Alabama Farm
State agriculture officials plan to charge a Shorter, Ala., man with animal cruelty after finding three dead horses on his property and six others allegedly undernourished.
State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks said Wednesday his
More Horses, Fewer Donors Challenge Equine Rescue Groups
Two years ago, the directors of Maryland’s equine rescue organizations got together to brainstorm ways to polish up their administrative skills and cultivate public support for their work. Back then, the Maryland Association of Rescue Equine
2008 AVMA Conference Heading to New Orleans
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will head to New Orleans July 19-22, 2008, for the group’s 145th Annual Convention. Last year’s record-breaking AVMA convention attracted over 10,000 attendees, including more
Dr. David Meirs Honored at Rutgers Equine Science Update
The faculty, students, and staff of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, recognized a lifetime of service by David A. Meirs II, VMD, at the annual Equine Science Update sponsored by the center.
Meirs, who
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Dec. 19
Watch the Dec. 19 edition of the Ryder Report.
The report covers a proposed change to the USDA
Landmarks for Evaluating, Trimming, and Shoeing the Equine Foot
From many horse owners’ point of view, the farrier’s profession throws out a lot of confusing terms and directives when it comes to balancing a foot. Fit the shoe full? Trim to the widest point of the frog? Use a four-point trim? These nebulous
Weather Complicates Santa Anita Footing Switch
Rain has further delayed renovation of the Cushion Track at Santa Anita Park.
Horses were unable to use the main track Dec. 19, when track officials had hoped to finish the project to address drainage problems with the surface. They had hoped
New Fees for USDA Veterinary Diagnostic Testing to Start Jan. 1
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will soon begin to adjust the user fees charged for veterinary diagnostic services. These user fees will be increased incrementally beginning Jan. 1, 2008, and continuing through
USEF Announces Finalists for Horse of the Year Honors
Members’ votes will determine which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse of the Year.
This year’s winner will join dressage superstar Brentina (2005 winner) and jumping superstar
Alfalfa Might Buffer Gastric Acid Production, Prevent Ulcers
Feeding grain, confinement, exercise, and overall environmental stress factors are thought to cause ulcers, he said. It’s commonly thought that horses turned out on pastures are better off than those that are confined. However, if grass hay is the on
