Latest News – The Horse
Herpesvirus Vaccination Recommendations
The following vaccination recommendations for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were made by Julia Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, associate professor of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. There is some debate among researchers
Florida Officials, Horse Enthusiasts Struggle with Equine Virus
For about two decades, only occasional mechanical problems could delay polo player Owen Rinehart’s annual trip to South Florida for the start of the winter season.
This year, however, his plans to log early training time were derailed by
Horses and Miniature Donkeys Enhance Effect of South Dakota Nativity
Three-year veteran Hank, a Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse cross, is a hit with the kids.
He’s one of about 25 animals that are part of Mobridge’s annual live Christmas Nativity, said Lauren Russell, Hank’s owner.
“The kids like him
Beyond Barbaro
There is no question 2006 was the year of Barbaro. The unbeaten colt was sensational on that first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, turning in a performance in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) that lifted the hopes of racin
AQHA Horses of the Year Win Big at NFR
The 2006 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Horse of the Year winners shined during competition at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 30?Dec. 9. Four AQHA
Monday’s Florida EHV-1 Status Report
The following edited release is from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Division of Animal Industry.
Equine Herpesvirus-1 Status Report–Florida
Revised December 25, 2006, at 12:30 pm
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Woman Abused Horses, Police Say
Poor shelter, medical care lead to 77 charges
A woman who allegedly neglected dozens of horses on her western Maryland farm was charged Friday (Dec. 22) with 73 misdemeanor counts of animal abuse and four felony counts of
Kiefer Shows Horse Sense at Rodeos
Kiefer Sutherland is an Emmy award winner for his role as agent Jack Bauer on “24,” but he also holds another prestigious title: rodeo champion.
“What I lacked as a roper and a cowboy I could make up for in horses,” the 40-year-old actor
Barbaro Photo Gallery Posted
Bloodhorse.com, sister site to TheHorse.com, has established a photo gallery of Barbaro: “A tribute to the heroic Kentucky Derby winner who won the
Precautionary Equine Measures Taken at Tampa Bay Downs
As of Dec. 19, Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Fla., will be restricting access to its barn area. There will be no backside admittance in except for race-and-go shippers, who will be restricted to a quarantined receiving barn. Currently, there are n
Horses Killed in Dog Attacks
Reports from WHDH-TV in New England (https://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO38046/) and the BostonHerald.com (
Herpesvirus Stops Event; Equestrian Triathlon on Hold
In light of the recent outbreak of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), organizers of this year’s Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon have postponed the event originally scheduled for Jan. 6, 2007, at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington,
Former FOSH President Appointed to HSUS Director Position
Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. (FOSH) is honored to announce that Keith Dane has been appointed to the position of Director of Equine Protection with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Dane will be overseeing all equine issues,
DoverSaddlery.com Selected as Top 50 Retail Web Site for 2007
Dover Saddlery Inc. announced today that its Web site has been named as one of the Top 50 Retail Web Sites by Internet Retailer Magazine.
“What the Top 50 Retail Web Sites have in common is a willingness to innovate and set the standards fo
Luigi the Donkey Receives a New Leg and a New Family
Luigi, a miniature donkey rescued by Central New England Equine Rescue, now has both a new leg and a new family after a series of fortunate events worked out in favor of the long-eared equine.
Luigi came to Central N.E. Equine Rescue after
Merry Christmas, Barbaro
It’s been a Barbaro Christmas at the New Bolton Medical Center. America’s favorite horse, who this year was given the greatest gift of all, has been inundated with Christmas presents and cards from his ever-growing legion of fans and admirers
