Latest News – The Horse
Barbaro Gaining Weight, Strengthening
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is continuing to strengthen on his right hind leg since the cast was removed Nov. 6, according to his medical team. “Barbaro will need a special shoe on his right hind foot that will provide extra support for at
Leptospirosis Getting an Early Start this Year
Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center have reported numerous early cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can cause a variety of equine problems, including abortion, a flu-like illness, and uveiti
British Jockey’s Association Calling for Injury Investigation
A British Jockey’s Association safety officer is requesting an inquiry into the track conditions at Wolverhampton following five fatal injuries to horses there in recent weeks,
Man Sentenced for Hit and Run of Woman and Horse
A Blossburg, Pa., man has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for striking and killing a woman and horse and leaving the scene of the accident, the
KER Launches New Division for Horses with Special Dietary Needs
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) has established a new division called KERx Special Needs Nutrition. KERx is designed to combine the individual strengths of veterinarians and nutritionists to optimize wellness in all horses. Partnering
Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA) at its Conference and Annual Meeting in Indianapolis in November. EFMHA, which was
Illinois Extension Launches Ag Safety Site
A new website that seeks to provide research-based information and resources to assist individuals and organizations with agricultural safety issues has been launched by University of Illinois Extension.
The new site is Agricultural Safety
AAEP Research Fellow Scholarship Winner Chosen
Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, MS, PhD, from Urbana, Illinois was named the recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation’s first-ever Research Fellow scholarship on Monday, Dec. 4, at the association’s annual
Skeleton of “Alien Mutilation” Horse at Center of Custody Battle
Everyone in Alamosa, Colo., suddenly wants Snippy, reports The Denver Post. The skeleton of Snippy, an Appaloosa mare that was the first animal reported to be
NRHyA Raises $60,000 at Futurity
During the past year the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) has celebrated the “Year of the Youth.” The year long campaign dedicated to building and growing the NRHA’s Youth membership was most evident at the 2006 NRHA Futurit
NAHMS Survey Reports Equine Birth Rates and Early Health
Horse farms across regions of the United States vary greatly in their size, management, and purpose, but a government study has drawn some similarities. The likelihood that an equine operation had at least one foal born within the last 12 months
New Director of Designated Qualified Persons and Animal Welfare Named
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) announced Dec. 8 Dr. Martha M. Day as the new Director of Designated Qualified Persons (DPQ) and Animal Welfare.
The NWHA board is convinced that Day will continue to
Number of Calif. Horses Failing Drug Tests Doubled Since 2000
The number of horses that have failed drug tests in California have doubled since 2000 and the offenses rarely result in disqualification or other stiff penalties, the Orange County Register reported Sunday.
While failed drug tests
Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Facilities Progressing
The Hong Kong Jockey Club reported on the progress of its construction of new facilities for the 2008 Olympic equestrian events during the week of its Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races. While the 2008 Olympic Games will be held in
HEART Equine Ambulance Hosting Hoedown to Raise Funds
The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance is a very personal cause for many of the top equestrians. There will be a fun packed, heel-stomping hoedown held at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in the Special Events Pavilion
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Athlete’s Advisory Committee
In order to ensure that the needs and concerns of the equestrian world?s best athletes are addressed at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization in charge of putting on the Games,
