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Barbaro’s Laminitic Hoof Showing Evidence of Regrowth
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s left hind hoof is slowly showing evidence of regrowth after surgery last month to treat laminitis.
Horse Care Clinic at Days End Farm Horse Rescue
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is offering a two-day horse care clinic titled ?If Only Love Was Enough? on Aug. 19-20. The clinic is designed for long-time horse owners and those new to horse ownership and
Equibase Launches Virtual Stable Race Day Notices
Equibase Company, the Thoroughbred industry’s official database for racing information, today announced the launch of Virtual StableTM race day notifications that feature convenient links to wager
Ag Committee Sends Horse Bill to the Floor Unfavorably
House Agriculture Committee Official Statement on H.R. 503
Predicting Mare Delivery Dates: The Eyes Have It
Thanks to a University of Pennsylvania study, owners of small ponies can now predict their pregnant mares’ delivery dates simply by looking into their unborn foals’ eyes. During a two-year project, researchers in the university’s School of
AHC Requests Grassroots Contacts for “Right to Ride” Bill
The House of Representatives has passed Congressman George Radanovich’s “Right-to-Ride” bill (H.R. 586). The bill is intended to protect the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on public
Horses Stolen in West Virginia and Ontario
On July 16, the Thorne family of Hardy County, W.Va., was stunned to find its bay Arabian mare, MA Legacy of Gold (Legs), missing from her pasture. The thieves left behind the mare?s 7-week-old foal. All three of the pasture gates were locked,
Equine Problem Behavior Research Survey Now Online
A veterinary behavior student at The University of California,
Racing Museum to Debut Unique Horse Racing Simulator
The National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is expected to unveil its one-of-a-kind equine simulator during a press conference Aug. 3 museum communications director Mike Kane said.
Under development for approximately three years, the
Western States Horse Expo Draws Top Talent, Thousands of Attendees
“I’m very excited about how great this year’s Horse Expo was,” grins Western States Horse Expo President Miki Cohen. “I have to agree with all the people who said it was the best ever. We’re extremely proud of our sponsors, exhibitors,
Barbaro’s Right Hind Leg Healing Well
By now, Barbaro should have been close to casting aside any doubts that he could make a full recovery from the devastating right hind leg injuries he suffered at the Preakness Stakes.
Instead, the winner of the Kentucky Derby still has a
Heat Wave Halts Racing at Saratoga, Other Tracks
Extreme heat in the East is taking its toll on racing, as six tracks cancelled racing for either Tuesday or Wednesday. Among the most prominent cancellations was Saratoga, which called off live racing for Wednesday.
In a morning meeting
Club Foot (Book Excerpt)
Acquired flexural deformity of the coffin joint is often referred to as “club foot.” The foot’s appearance can vary from dished with the heel raised to a boxy shape with the hoof wall nearly perpendicular to the ground.
The Horse Named Top Magazine
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care was honored on June 24 as the best overall publication in the General Excellence category at the 2006 American Horse Publications Annual Awards. Sixty publications were entered. The Horse editorial “herd,” from left to right: Staff Writer Chad Mendell, Photo/Newsletter Editor Rachael Filkins, Editor Kimberly S. Herbert, News Editor
Barbaro’s Condition Continues to Remain Stable
Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, reports that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s condition continues to be stable. The colt’s left hind foot, which has laminitis, is monitored closely for signs of infection.
Equine Behaviorist Chris Irwin Offering Sessions at KHP
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) welcomes the return of equine behaviorist and trainer Chris Irwin on October 27-28. He will be offering private and semi-private sessions at the Maker?s
