Latest News – The Horse
Study Examines Connection Between Horse Heart Rates and Human Emotions
A horse’s heart rhythms reflect their emotional state and can respond to the emotional state of a nearby human, according to a pilot study conducted by Alliant International University Professor Ellen Gehrke and the Institute of HeartMath.
Horse Dies of Apparent Heart Attack, Jockey Hurt
A horse died of an apparent heart attack during a race Saturday (Jan. 13) at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, injuring his jockey.
Carlos Marquez Jr. was taken to Tulane Medical Center with shoulder pain after Arbuckle Bandit went down o
Colic’s Under Attack at North Carolina State
Would you take ibuprofen for a stomachache? Your doctor likely wouldn’t recommend it; heartburn, stomach cramps, and nausea are known “common side effects.” But dosing with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like
Regional Horse Owner Programs Offered in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is offering five regional horse owner education programs throughout Minnesota in 2007. Each program offers unbiased, researched-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified specifically for that region by a
Got Colostrum? Web Site Network Helps Foals in Need
All too often we take for granted our foals will receive an adequate supply of colostrum, but not all foals are born lucky. For those less fortunate their dependency for colostrum relies upon breeders collecting, freezing and storing this
Barbaro Undergoes Planned Procedure
As previously planned, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia this morning (Jan. 13), so surgeons could fully examine his left hind foot. “While his condition was unchanged over the last two days, we were unable t
Reward Offered for Information on Wild Horse Shootings
Numerous animal protection groups have come together to offer a reward of $11,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person(s) responsible for the recent shooting deaths of at least seven wild horses in the
Ohio Man Accused of Neglecting Horses
A man has been accused of neglecting 20 horses, nine that died, police said.
Harley L. Thompson, 67, of Moraine, Ohio, just south of Dayton, was served at his home with papers notifying him of the charges of 29 misdemeanor counts of animal
Herpesvirus Spreading Within University of Connecticut Horse Herd
Several more horses are showing clinical signs consistent with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the University of Connecticut equine facility, according to Sandra Bushmich, DVM, MS, section head of the Diagnostic Testing Services Laboratory, at
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Members Concerned About Va. Mustangs
Keepers of the wild horse herd in Corolla, N.C., are worried about a Spanish mustang fund proposed in Virginia and the competition it could create.
Legislation submitted this week in Richmond would establish a fund to pay for
Barbaro’s Problem
The daily strolls are out for now, replaced with several hours in a sling. It’s a setback, for sure, but Barbaro’s outlook is not as grim as it was six months ago.
The Kentucky Derby winner shows no sign of infection in either of his hin
Barbaro “Coming Back” After Setback
Gretchen Jackson tried to feed her hungry horse, when Barbaro took a nip at his co-owner’s hand.
“Typical Barbaro,” she said with a laugh.
Barbaro’s got some spunk, another affirmative sign that the Kentucky Derby winner is bouncing
Kansas City Is Hub of Animal Health Care
The vast cattle pens that once helped move much of the nation’s meat supply are gone, replaced by aging warehouses and the frequent belief that this former frontier town left its agricultural roots far behind.
But not so fast. With little
Scientists Tracking Mountain Lion with a Taste for Horses
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno, are tracking a mountain lion they think may have developed a taste for wild horses.
The female lion was trapped in the Virginia Range last month and fitted with a radio collar.
Now,
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Breaking Ground Saturday
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will launch the first phase of its Capital Campaign Kick Off with a barn show and ground breaking on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the riding center in Loxahatchee Groves, Fla.
The barn show is set to
Barbaro Update: No Sign of Infection in Either Hind Leg
Barbaro shows no sign of infection in either of his hind legs, and the Kentucky Derby winner has more healthy tissue on his diseased left hind hoof than he did in July when he was first stricken with laminitis.
“We do not believe that this
