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Theodore O’Connor Euthanized
Theodore O’Connor, the 13-year-old eventing “super pony” was euthanized today as a result of an injury sustained in an accident at Karen and David O’Connor’s barn in The Plains, Va., according to a statement released by the U.S. Equestrian
O’Connors Release Statement on Theodore O’Connor Euthanasia
David and Karen O’Connor have released a statement regarding the euthanasia of Theodore O’Connor.
The statement reads:
“‘Teddy’ got frightened and bolted. He slipped running back to the barn and suffered a severe laceration to his hind
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
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
The Airways and the Lungs
The harder a horse works, the more oxygen it needs and the more air it must move into and out of the lungs. Understanding how the horse’s respiratory system works can help horse owners recognize problems and/or manage horses to prevent them.
Congress Could Call June Hearing on Racing
A congressional subcommittee could schedule a hearing as early as June to examine breakdowns, medication use, and breeding practices in Thoroughbreds.
The United States House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection sent letter
Truck Hits Horses, Riders Hurt
Authorities said two riders were injured when a pickup truck hit their horses from behind on Indiana 135 in Jackson County, Ind.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Steward said the driver fell asleep while driving northbound on Indiana
Big Brown’s Hoof Shows Improvement
Ian McKinlay, the farrier who has been treating Big Brown’s quarter crack, said Monday morning the colt’s left front foot has shown improvement and he and trainer Rick Dutrow remain confident the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will not be
Big Brown Returns to Track
Big Brown was back on the track a day earlier than expected, and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said he looks as good as ever–maybe even better.
The Triple Crown hopeful went out for a 1 1/2-mile jog around Belmont Park on a rainy Tuesday morning
Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue Changes Hands
The Hong Kong Jockey Club yesterday handed over the Olympic equestrian venue at Sha Tin to the organizers of the Olympic Equestrian Events.
“The Hong Kong Jockey Club made the decision to build the best venues for the Olympic horses and
Animal Relief En Route to Myanmar
After weeks of resistance from the military regime which governs Myanmar (a country in southeast Asia formerly known as Burma), animal welfare workers from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) finally have been given permission to
Strangles in the Spotlight at Scotland Conference
The eyes of the veterinary world are on Scotland’s capital city this week as a conference organized by The British Horse Society and the Animal Health Trust brings together the scientists and vets at the forefront of combating equine
Options for Ex-Racehorses
Only a handful of racehorses continue racing for more than a few years. The most talented runners are retired
Big Brown Has ‘Slight’ Quarter Crack
Big Brown, who will be seeking the coveted Triple Crown in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), has a “slight” quarter crack on the inside of his left front foot, trainer Rick Dutrow said Sunday, May 25. The colt did not go to the track Saturday o
Michigan State Offers Conventional and Advanced Laparoscopy Procedures for Horses
The fulminant growth in minimally invasive surgery in people has paid dividends for the horse. “Not only are laparoscopic procedures in horses less invasive and associated with less postoperative pain and inflammation, in some instances they
Reorganization Will Streamline Ohio State Veterinary Hospital
The administration of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a re-structuring of personnel, effective immediately, which is designed to create a more efficient business operatio
