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Holder Leads After First Day of Rolex Dressage
Becky Holder and Courageous Comet lead the competition at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam following the first day of dressage competition. Further sweetening their success, Holder’s 39.3-scoring ride took place on her
Kentucky Derby Documentary Gets Another Week in Theatres
Documentary filmmakers John and Brad Hennegan’s film “The First Saturday in May,” which made its debut April 18 in approximately 20 cities around the country, has been carried over for at least one more week in six Truly Indie theaters. The film
Palm Beach Equine Medical Purchases Embryo Transfer Facility
Palm Beach Equine Medical Centers, headquartered in Wellington, Fla., recently purchased the New Bridge Embryo Centre in Aiken, S.C. The facility is now called the Palm Beach Equine Embryo Center (PBEEC). The goal is to continue to provide top-notc
Handling a Choking Horse
All animals can choke, including horses. When it happens, it should be considered a medical emergency. A horse chokes when its esophagus is obstructed, rather than the trachea, or windpipe. Although horses are still able to breathe in this
Equine Locomotor Pathology Group Moves Toward Certification
The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) held the first of its second series of lectures earlier this month. Around 100 veterinarians attended the weekend course hosted by Virginia Equine Imaging and led by Jean-Marie
ColdFlex Blankets
ColdFlex Equine Blankets aid in the recovery and reduction of symptoms from sore muscles, arthritis, heat exhaustion, burns, anhydrosis, and swelling. The products effectively rejuvenate as they cool, decreasing both body temperature and heart rate.
The Right Spot System
The Right Spot FIR pads have an excellent therapeutic benefit for horses. Far infrared energy (FIR) is scientifically proven to speed healing in the skin, muscles, joints, cavities and organs. FIR induces new tissue growth and healing in chronic
EquineGenie
GenieCo Inc., introduces a new concept in equine management software with EquinGenie, a comprehensive and easy-to-use program that automatically customizes to the user’s specific requirements and individual entries to manage all aspects of horses
Ponazuril and EPM: An Ounce of Prevention
Researchers at the University of Florida studying equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) recently found that administering ponazuril once every seven days might prevent EPM caused by Sarcocystis neurona.
Equine protozoal
Thrush Off
Thrush Off is natural and non-toxic, and does not burn sensitive or live tissue such as the coronet band or an open wound. The product also heals open wound tissue, and kills thrush on contact.
Laser 3000
The Laser 3000 is an ergonomically designed and lightweight veterinary laser, making it ideal for use by a veterinarian. The unit is ideal to treat horses, greyhounds as well as other animals for various pain conditions and injuries.
The Assure System
Assure Guard and Assure Hoof are granulated products designed to be top-dressed on your horses feed either once or twice per day. Both products start your horse on the path to gastro-intestinal stabilization and health.
One Week Left for 20% Photo Store Discount
To celebrate the launch of its new Pictopia photo store, TheHorse.com is offering a 20% discount on all framed and unframed images for one more week, ending April 30 (enter coupon code THApril20 when checking out).
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Hanging At Home with Rags to Riches
One year ago, Rags to Riches was a superstar on the racetrack and the favorite to win the Kentucky Oaks. Today, she is an expectant mother spending her retirement days at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.
Rags to Riches, owned by Michael Tabor
Virginia Tech Offers New Equine Ophthalmology Service
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has added an ophthalmology service through an alliance with Scottsdale, Ariz., based Eye Care for Animals. The new offering, which became available on March 4, is provided by Gwendolyn Lynch
Bioabsorbable Cisplatin Beads for Skin Cancers
Skin cancers are seen in horses, and many methods and technologies have been used to treat them. One of the more recent strategies is intralesional chemotherapy, or placing a chemotherapeutic agent directly in the tumor to kill the abnormal cells.
