Latest News – The Horse
Richardson Pleased with Patient’s Progress
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is improving slowly and steadily according to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital. “We are pleased with his progress,” said Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “He is wearing the cast
Michigan Barn Fire Kills 18 Horses
A suspicious fire at a St. Clair County, Mich., barn in Clyde Township has left 18 horses dead and might be linked to a series of other fires that have been set in the area in recent weeks, authorities said.
The fire at the Classic
California Implants Microchips in 500 Thoroughbreds
Under a no-cost-to-the-owner, voluntary program approved by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) utilizing federal grants, microchips have been implanted in almost 500 Thoroughbreds at Southern California racetracks over the last two months
AQHA Releases New “Your Horse’s Health” DVD Collection
The American Quarter Horse Association released its newest educational DVD, “Your Horse’s Health I,” which explores many conditions, ailments, diseases and health-related topics. This is the first in a three-DVD collection.
Learn from
Horse Trailer Drivers Urged to Use Air Pressure Monitor
Flat tires are the leading cause of disablements involving horse trailers. USRider is involved in a research project with Dr. Tomas Gimenez to test the benefits (if any) of using air vs. nitrogen to inflate tow vehicle and horse trailer tires. A
Report from Horse Genome Mapping Workshop
The horse genome mapping workshop was held on Aug. 22 in Port Seguro, Brazil. The chair of the workshop welcomed all attendees and presenters (totalling about 200 persons), and introduced the program. During the session, Dr. Domenico Bernoco
National Walking Horse Association Announces Move, New Executive Director
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA), an organization established to promote the naturally gaited Walking Horse, is pleased to announce its recent move to Lexington, Ky., the horse capitol of the world. Along with the move is
USEA Announces 2006 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The United States Eventing Association is proud to announce the newest inductees to the USEA Eventing Hall of Fame. The official induction will take place during a gala dinner at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in St. Louis on
Description of Rabid Horse Present at Celebration Released
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are notifying the approximately 150,000 persons who attended the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville of
Two New Equine Clinics to be Added to Belmont Park
Belmont Park horsemen will soon have more options available for intensive equine medical care if plans involving two clinics come to fruition in the next year or so.
IEAH Corp. and owners of the New York Equine Hospital have separately
Gretchen Jackson: It’s Still Day to Day, But Barbaro ‘Starting to Blossom’
Roy and Gretchen Jackson were at Keeneland Sunday looking at September sale yearlings. But their Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro wasn’t far from their minds.
Gretchen Jackson talked about the ups and downs with Barbaro, who continues to
Australians to Join NRHA International Affiliate Program in 2007
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) goes “Down Under” as Australia commits to join the International Affiliate Program (IAP) in 2007. This important step was completed under the leadership of NRHA Vice President, Dr. Kim Sloan.
Lost in the Fog Begins Chemotherapy
Lost in the Fog was resting in his stall at Golden Gate Fields Saturday (Sept. 9), two days after receiving his first chemotherapy treatment at the University of California, Davis.
The champion sprinter of 2005 had the treatment Thursday
Horse Dead After Falling from Trailer on Oregon Freeway
According to Salem-News.com (www.salem-news.com/articles/september082006/horse_dies_9806.php), a Morgan-Arabian cross died Friday morning after kicking the back
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Benefits Fund for Cancer Survivors
Cancer can interrupt a horsewoman or man’s life all too fast. Since the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo believes the “horse life” is the healthiest one, they are pleased to benefit a Colorado-based non-profit that helps horsewomen and men get back in
avVaa World Health Care Products Receives Trademark on Skin and Coat Treatment
avVaa World Health Care Products Inc., a global biotechnology company offering therapeutic, natural skin and health care products for human and animals, announced Sept. 7 that it has received a registered trademark for its proprietary dermalustr
