Latest News – The Horse
Breath of Fresh Air for Barbaro, Gaining Weight
After almost three months in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, Barbaro has begun brief outings to some grassy areas adjacent to the ICU to hand graze.
“We felt he was ready for
Paso Fino Yearling Stolen from Wisconsin Farm
A dun or buckskin Paso Fino gelding was stolen from his Milton, Wisc., pasture, reports the horse’s owner, Jim Badertscher, in an Idaho Alert (
Officials Break Ground for the University of Minnesota Equine Center
The Minnesota horse community celebrated groundbreaking for the $14 million University of Minnesota Equine Center on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9. The soon-to-be-built facility has been designed to provide an ideal atmosphere for
Equine Medical Genetics Chosen as $2.5-Million Consortium Project
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) and the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UM) jointly announced on Aug. 9 that the foundation has committed to raise $2.5 million over five years to fund the top-ranked consortium project
Alltech to Hold 2007 Young Animal Scientist Contest
Due to positive response and participation, global animal health company Alltech will hold a second Young Animal Scientist (YAS) contest in 2007. The contest is scheduled to begin in the fall semester of 2006 and a winner will be announced in th
2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Content Area Now Online at USEF.org
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced the newest addition to www.usef.org–the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) content area. Found online at
Farnam Presents More Than $51,000 to 2006 WEG Show Jumping Team
Partner-level sponsor of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Farnam Companies presented a check on Aug. 11 for $50,167.27 to USEF for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Show Jumping Team. Farnam is the official sponsor of the
Bay Quarter Horse Missing in Monroe County, N.Y.
Tattoo Charlie, a 15-hand bay Quarter Horse gelding, escaped from his pasture in Monroe County, N.Y. early on Aug. 7 after he and three pasturemates in the enclosure were spooked. The other horses were recovered, but Charlie–who was last
Trailer Accident Survey Generates Valuable Safety Tips
In an effort to help improve safety of horses and those who travel with horses, USRider has been working with nationally known large-animal rescue experts Tomas Gimenez, DVM, and his wife, Rebecca Gimenez, PhD.
For the past three years,
13 Kentucky Potomac Horse Fever Cases Confirmed
A few cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) occur each fall in Kentucky. This year, a few cases have been seen, but they occurred a little earlier than normal. Nathan Slovis, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, said the early
Equine Affair Returns to Massachusetts
Equine Affaire returns to the Eastern States Exposition in W. Springfield, Mass., Nove. 9?12. For the ninth consecutive year, Equine Affaire will present educational clinics, demonstrations, and seminars addressing a full spectrum of equine
AAEP Hosts Farriers Meeting at Convention
A first-time educational event for farriers will be held in conjunction with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 3-6. This special program just for farriers will consist of multiple
AHC Issues Forum Discusses ID
The American Horse Council (AHC) confirmed today (Aug. 10) that Bob Hillman, DVM, will be a speaker for the AHC Issues Forum, which will be held on Sept. 25 in Austin, Texas. Hillman currently serves as the Texas state veterinarian and executive
Breeding Cents
In 2003, the horse industry directly contributed $10.7 billion to the U.S. economy; $2.2 billion of that was from the breeding industry alone, according to a study published in 2005. It’s no wonder that Karin Bosh’s July 11 graduate defense
Morris Animal Foundation to Raise $2.5M for University of Minnesota-Lead Consortium
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) selected the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine to receive funding for the first ever Equine Consortium for Genetic Research grant. The goal of the grant is to bring together the world’s best
Third Consultant Deems Arlington Park Surface Safe
Tests performed Aug. 8-9 on the main track at Arlington Park have determined the Illinois track is consistent and safe for racing.
“I would not expect the track to be a significant factor in either fractures or soft tissue injuries,” sai
