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N.J. Track’s Caution is Judicious and Smart, Says Vet Expert
Little information will be available on the status of five horses that developed fevers at Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey until tests are returned on nasal swabs from the animals. The horses reportedly have not shown any neurologic signs.
Missouri Crash Victims Recovering: Three Remain Hospitalized
Twenty-two of the equine victims that survived a crash in eastern Missouri last month are recovering at the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Longmeadow Rescue Ranch near Union. Three others are being nursed at area veterinary hospitals.
Two New Cosequin Blends Now Available
For over a decade horse owners have relied on Cosequin Equine Powder to maintain their horses’ joint health. Now the makers of the No. 1 veterinarian-recommended1 joint health supplement are proud to introduce Cosequin Optimized and
Back Country Horsemen’s Group Wins Trail Stewardship Award
The Charlie Russell Chapter of Back Country Horsemen was presented with a check for $1,000 as the winner of the Trail Trotters Day National Stewardship Award 2006 for its outstanding efforts in restoring Trail #454 in the Highwood Mountains, part o
Veterinarian Describes Missouri Trailer Accident Response
A veterinarian who responded to the deadly trailer accident on Sept. 27 has described his experience with The Horse and how it has impacted him.
A truck carrying 42 horses bound for slaughter overturned early that morning on
Equine Herpes Scare Forces Ban on Shipping
A possible case of equine herpes at Monmouth Park has led New Jersey sports officials to ban the shipment of thoroughbred horses out of the state.
Horses stabled at Monmouth Park still will be allowed to race at the Meadowlands for the current
Alltech-University of Kentucky Alliance Publishes First Annual Report
Alltech, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky, has published the first annual report of the Alltech-University of Kentucky Nutrition Research Alliance at Coldstream Research Farm. This partnership, formed in 2004, has resulted in
New Evidence of Early Horse Domestication
Soil from a site in Kazakhstan has yielded new evidence for domesticated horses up to 5,600 years ago.
AAEP Task Force Issues Guidelines for Equine Infectious Disease Outbreaks
The Infectious Disease Task Force of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has developed guidelines for the control of contagious infectious disease within the horse population. Recommendations are provided for the control of
After Five Months, Barbaro Still Going Strong
It has been a little over five months since Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was brought to the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center. “I am happy to report that Barbaro had another good week, and his
Swedish Authorities Question Alleged Bear Attack
A Swedish hunting authority said Monday it had found no proof to confirm claims by a man who said a wild bear had attacked his three racehorses during a practice run in central Sweden.
Coachman Bjorn Johansson told Swedish media his three
Trail Ride in France Featured in “50 Tours of a Lifetime” List
Cross Country International has announced that its Louire Valley Chateau-to-Chateau Trail Ride has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler‘s “50 Tours of a Lifetime.” The ride is described in the magazine’s October issue,
Auction Donations Requested to Help Missouri Crash Horses
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians have launched a non-profit organization called St. Louis Horse Heroes (SLHH) to raise funds for the care of the 25 survivors of a horrific Sept. 27 crash of a double-decker trailer that was ferrying the
Injured Horse Trainer Applying for Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Mike Rea worked as a racehorse trainer at Fair Hill in Elkton, Md. A riding accident in June this year resulted in brain injury and ongoing disability. Like many people working in the horse industry, Mike did not have insurance. There is now a petition to give the Rea family a home makeover by ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition, to make their home wheelchair accessible.
To learn
Lexington Plane Crash Rescuers Receive White Horse Community Award
Race Track Chaplaincy of America will present its annual White Horse Community Award to the Lexington, Ky., police officer and the two Blue Grass Airport public safety officers who rescued the lone survivor from the Aug. 27 Comair crash, during
Lengel to Retire as Director of USEF Drugs and Medications Program
After 28 years of loyal service, the most tenured USEF staff member, John G. Lengel, DVM, has decided to retire.
Lengel started working for the Equine Drugs and Medications Program as a testing technician and then testing veterinarian in th
