Latest News – The Horse
Officials Continue Review of Churchill Ambulance Response
In the days following the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs, questions remain as to why an equine ambulance was delayed in attending to Fleet Indian after the mare suffered an injury at the top of the stretch in the
Power Shift in Congress has Ramifications for Equine Industry
The shift in power from Republicans to Democrats on Capitol Hill will have some affect on the horse industry’s political agenda, but the results of the Nov. 7 election really didn’t catch officials by surprise.
The Senate now has 50
Horse Owners Urged to Use Strict Management to Prevent EVA
Texas equine producers, veterinarians and livestock health officials have become increasingly concerned about equine viral arteritis (EVA), which has been detected in New Mexico and Utah this year. A viral disease of horses, donkeys, and
Stolen Pony Recovered After Five Years
Stolen Horse International (SHI) has reported that a stolen black-and-white pinto pony gelding was recently returned to its Vale, N.C. home, five years after it was declared missing by its owners.
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Rubber-Matting Stable Fork
Tired of replacing poor-quality pitchforks every season? Frustrated with forks that pierce your beautiful rubber stall mats?
Web Site Launched for Horselife, the Horse Industry Marketing Initiatve
The Western-English Trade Association (WETA) announced today that Horselife, the “Got Milk?”-style marketing initiative for the horse industry, has a new web site launched this week to keep the industry informed of the latest developments. A key
Colorado Veterinary Teaching Hospital Lifts EHV Quarantine
Colorado State University today lifted the voluntary quarantine of horses hospitalized at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, initiated on Oct. 31. Close monitoring and repeated testing of quarantined horses for equine herpesvirus
Minn. Horse Shooting Believed to be Intentional
Investigators with the Sherburne County, Minn., sheriff’s office are looking into a weekend horse shooting they believe was intentional, reported KARE 11, a Twin Cities television news station.
The horse, a black-and-white Pinto named Poco, was used for therapy work. Her owners, Chris and Christine
TheHorse.com Adds New Products Category
TheHorse.com, the official web site of the award-winning magazine The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, announces the creation of a free place to introduce products new to the equine industry. From saddle pads to supplements, the
British Horse Society Launches Grooms’ Register
The British Horse Society is to launch a Grooms’ Register for people who have attained any level of the BHS groom and stable management qualifications.
BHS-certified grooms and stable managers can apply to join the register from
Farnam’s Sweepstakes Drawing Awards Four Diamond Horseshoe Necklaces
Farnam Companies, Inc. is continuing to celebrate 60 years of sharing its passion for animals with its customers by giving away more diamonds in the Customer Appreciation Sweepstakes.
Four winners’ names were drawn Sept. 29. The four
Michigan State Offering Online Horse Behavior and Welfare Course
Every horse owner has at some time wished that his or her steed could suddenly turn into Mr. Ed and talk about its likes, dislikes, pains, and fears. Because that’s not likely to happen, a new online educational program is available to help hors
USEF Outreach Grant Program to Continue in 2007
Once again, the USEF is offering the continuation of the successful Outreach Grant Program. This has been a valuable assistance to financially challenged breed shows that applied in 2006. Competitions must meet certain prerequisites and
Easyboot Grip
While this boot will provide better traction in wet conditions than some other types of hoof protection, it will not keep horses from slipping in some situations, and riders should use extreme caution when riding on those kinds of surfaces.
EponaShoe With Optional Carbide Tips
The EponaShoe is a polyurethane horseshoe that can flex with the hoof. It supports the frog properly, and is a great choice if you are concerned about hoof health and soundness.
Hirapour Ready to Return to Steeplechase After IRAP Treatment
Hirapour, the 2004 Eclipse Award Winner in Steeplechase, is scheduled to compete this month in the Colonial Cup in Camden, S.C., on November 19, after undergoing IRAP Therapy at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va.
