Latest News – The Horse
Washington Stallion Petersburg Dead
Guy Roberts reported the loss of his prominent stallion Petersburg Dec. 22. The 20-year-old son of Danzig, who had been ill the past few months, stood at Roberts’ Guy Bar Farm near Sunnyside, Wash.
Bred in Kentucky by Seahorse 85, Petersbur
Farm Animal Adoption Center Works to Acquaint Children with Animals
If you’re looking to adopt a horse or goat, goose or chicken, pig or guinea pig, rabbit or hamster, bird or turtle, and of course, a dog or cat, Nevins Farm is the place to go.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Hay Shortage Cited as Possible Cause in Okla. Neglect Cases
A hay shortage, the result of wildfires that ravaged Oklahoma early in 2006, might lead to more cases of animal starvation in the state, state agriculture experts say.
The wildfires burned more than 850,000 acres of grazing land and caused
South Dakota Horse Attack Investigated
A South Dakota state Game, Fish and Parks Department official says he cannot confirm a report Friday of a possible mountain lion attack on a horse in Hughes County.
The horse had wounds on its neck and shoulder, but Andy Lindbloom, regional
Airplane Kills Horse in Romania
A Romanian airplane killed a horse this morning on Bacau Airport (300 km north from Bucharest), reported
Dr. Dean Scoggins Obituary
Ross Dean Scoggins, DVM, of Villa Grove, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, according to the obituary in The News-Gazette (
EHV-1 Update: Northern Cal Horsemen Await Test Results
The equine herpesvirus quarantine continued at three Bay Area tracks Dec. 31 as Northern California horsemen await test results that won’t be known until after the New Year’s weekend.
All 40 horses in Lloyd Mason’s barn have been tested
Wild Horse And Burro Round-Up To Proceed
America’s Wild Horse Advocates try to halt the BLM’s herd management program
A Las Vegas federal judge has refused to stop the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from rounding up wild horses and burros Tuesday in the Spring Mountains
Saddle Shopping? New Resource Offers Online Assistance
Finding a Western saddle that fits well is a task that has horse owners turning to the new online Saddle Expert System. With well over 200 different breeds of horses, one can imagine how tricky it can be to find a saddle that fits just right.
Reward Offered for Information on Minn. Horse Shootings
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two horses in Brown County, Minn. in December.
Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine Presents Lecture Series
In response to the many inquiries we have received, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is proud to present six educational opportunities for the horse owners of New England. Presented on Wednesday evenings in January, February and
Riders Invited to Join Best of America by Horseback Tour
The national television show, Best of America by Horseback, has announced today its dates and schedule for their 2007 Grand Tour of America, inviting trail riders from all over to ride with them on location while filming for their
2006: A Year in Equine Health News
As 2006 rides into the sunset, the staff of The Horse takes a look back at the biggest and most beloved stories of the year.
These are the most newsworthy events and advances in equine health care featured in the magazine in 2006:
What Were They Thinking?
Somewhere out there are one or more people–owners, trainers, tack shop managers, veterinarians, etc.–who know where the guilt should lie. A counterfeit clenbuterol product was brought into the United States illegally (by someone), allegedly sold
Mobile Veterinarians (Mobile Veterinary Equipment)
In the early days of the large animal veterinarian, all medical supplies had to either fit into the back of a small car or a satchel. A bucket of cold water, a rough piece of burlap, and a hard bar of soap were the only things available for washing
Carbohydrates: Sugars and Starches
Low-carb has found its way into equine diets, with owners demanding feed products with low carb levels.
