Latest News – The Horse
Matz Has New Derby Shot, but Barbaro Memories Remain
Michael Matz could have another horse for the Kentucky Derby this year, yet nothing can replace his memories of Barbaro.
The trainer made that perfectly clear Thursday morning outside his barn at Palm Meadows training center, when he
Herpesvirus Tests: All Clear at duPont Center in Virginia
Nathaniel White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va., stated late this afternoon (March 29), “I am pleased to announce that yesterday, I received the
Session Concludes Without Funding for Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park came away empty-handed after seeking money to build an outdoor stadium in preparation for the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
The General Assembly’s inaction on the spending request hasn’t jeopardized the Horse
Group Launches Equestrian Land Conservation Web Site
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource, a national organization focused on saving land for equestrian activities, this week announced the launch of its newly designed Web site, www.elcr.org.
‘Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse’ Summit Update Released
Participants in the “Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit” in October 2006 continue to work on various initiatives but probably won’t convene for a second summit until early 2008.
The Jockey Club and Grayson-Jockey Club Research
EHV: Leesburg Equine Medical Center to Reopen Friday
Officials at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center announced today (March 29) that the facility will reopen to outpatients on Friday, March 30, following the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ issuance
Court Blocks Horse Meat Inspections
A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked the Agriculture Department from providing horse meat inspections for a fee.
The decision in a lawsuit filed by the Humane Society of the United States is another setback for the horse slaughte
World Games 2010 Foundation Names Discipline Managers
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. today announced its Discipline Manager selections for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The following individuals have been selected:
- Driving–Susan Gilliland; Dunellen, Fla., USA
Delaware Toughens Penalites for Blood Doping
Anyone caught using blood-doping agents such as erythropoietin will be fined $5,000 and suspended for 10 years under new regulations adopted March 27 by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.
The rules will take effect April 10 in
A Matter of Character
Jo is going to be a "people" horse. I really picked up that feeling for the first time tonight. She’s done well with being handled
Equine Herpesvirus: Vets Investigating Source of California Cases
Veterinarians are continuing to investigate the source of the recent outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in San Mateo County, Calif. While some reports have claimed a link between these cases and a case from December, a veterinarian
Unwanted Horse Coalition Launches Web Site, Brochure
The Unwanted Horse Coalition, a group of horse-industry organizations, has launched its Web site and has released an awareness brochure.
Homes Sought for Rare Fillies Removed from Shackleford Banks
The herd on Shackleford Banks is cooperatively managed by the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc., and Cape Lookout National Seashore. This herd is considered one of the most pure. Removed foals are available for adoption.
500-Day Countdown to 2008 Olympic Games Begins
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of five organizations participating in an “Olympics Countdown” exhibition from today (March 27) until April 1, following this afternoon’s inauguration of a 500-Day Countdown Clock at Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Equine Art Benefit Event to Feature More Than 30 Exhibitors
The second annual Our Horses, Our Art exhibition will be held at Skera Contemporary Gallery of Northampton, Mass. The July 22-28 exhibit, featuring interpretations of the horse by more than 30 area artists and photographers, will benefit the art
BHS Launches Veterinary Emergency Service Fund
The British Horse Society has approved a donation of ?6,000 ($11,800) to the Emergency Services Protocol Veterinary Fund.
The Emergency Services Protocol, established by the BHS, ensures emergency crews have clearly laid out procedures for
