Latest News – The Horse
USEF Outreach Grant Program to Continue in 2007
Once again, the USEF is offering the continuation of the successful Outreach Grant Program. This has been a valuable assistance to financially challenged breed shows that applied in 2006. Competitions must meet certain prerequisites and
Easyboot Grip
While this boot will provide better traction in wet conditions than some other types of hoof protection, it will not keep horses from slipping in some situations, and riders should use extreme caution when riding on those kinds of surfaces.
EponaShoe With Optional Carbide Tips
The EponaShoe is a polyurethane horseshoe that can flex with the hoof. It supports the frog properly, and is a great choice if you are concerned about hoof health and soundness.
Hirapour Ready to Return to Steeplechase After IRAP Treatment
Hirapour, the 2004 Eclipse Award Winner in Steeplechase, is scheduled to compete this month in the Colonial Cup in Camden, S.C., on November 19, after undergoing IRAP Therapy at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va.
House Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act” (S. 3880) by voice vote on November 13. The bill clarifies that it is a crime to damage or interfere with a legitimate, legal animal enterprise.
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Book Excerpt: Rainrot
Rainrot (rain scald) is a skin problem that often appears during wet weather.
Exhaust Fumes in Horse Trailer Kill 3
An Indiana man and two of his children died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from a portable gas generator they were using inside a trailer. A woman with the family survived.
The four attended the Royal Oaks Arena for the Winter
New Holland Tractors Teaming Up with APHA Foundation
Author Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” Such is the inspiration for the newest arrangement between the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF) and New Holland.
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Pfizer Animal Health Supports New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc.
Pfizer Animal Health is proud to announce its support of New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc.–a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building leadership, responsibility and confidence in youth through sound horsemanship. In order to help further
Barrel Racing Legend Scamper Cloned
Scamper, the legendary barrel racing horse owned by rodeo star Charmayne James, now has a young twin thanks to cloning company ViaGen. ViaGen and James announced today (Nov. 15) that Scamper’s clone Clayton was born in Texas on August 8 of this
African Horse Sickness Outbreak Suspected within Surveillance Zone
A horse in Knysna, South Africa, is currently undergoing tests for African horse sickness (AHS), reports the South African Broadcasting Company (
Volunteers Help Horses During California Wildfires
While the Esperanza wildfire burned around them, approximately 100 horses were able to wait out the blaze in their own pastures in Riverside County, Calif., with care from Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue Services (REARS). According to Frank
World Champion Barrel Horse Gelding Cloned
The genes of another champion gelding will be available in just a few years for producing future generations of equine athletes. Scientists have produced a clone from the cells of legendary barrel racing horse Scamper. A colt that has matching
Fleet Indian Continues Stall Rest
Fleet Indian, who was injured during the stretch run of the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff, underwent precautionary radiographs and an ultrasound Nov. 13 at Taylor Made Farm.
“The ultrasound just really showed what we knew already,”
Bayer Animal Health Launches New Web Site
Equine enthusiasts can increase their “horse sense” with a visit to the new BayerEquineConnection.com site from Bayer Animal Health.
The new BayerEquineConnection.com site provides expert horse health information online–all the time.
Personalized Veterinary Client Newsletters Now Available
Most veterinarians know the value of publishing a client newsletter–professional newsletters are proven in many businesses to increase repeat visits and loyalty from clients and thereby generate extra income.
But staff at most animal
