Latest News – The Horse
Much is Being Done: Research to Avoid, Research to Cure
This year’s running of the Belmont Stakes did not seem to have the same sizzle. Like every racing fan, I am still reeling from Barbaro’s injury, and amazed by the surgery and remarkable progress he has made since then.
As with all
TRF Horses Headed Home to Their Breeders
Aristan and Selznick were not necessarily stars on the racetrack, but they still mean everything to the people who helped bring them into the world. That is why the two retired Thoroughbreds are among the first Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Pet Evacuation Brochure Available From Homeland Security, Humane Groups
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign has teamed up with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), American Veterinary
KEEP Scholarship Program Deadline is June 15
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) board announced an annual $1,000 scholarship program in May 2006. The deadline for applications is Thursday, June 15.
The five individual scholarships will be awarded to legal
Remnants of Alberto Soak Eastern States; Minimal Livestock Problems in Florida
The National Weather Service issued its final advisory on Tropical Depression Alberto this afternoon (June 14) at 5:00 p.m. Remnants of Alberto were “quickly moving northeastward along the Atlantic seaboard,” and resulting rains were posing the
Family Disaster Plan Should Include Pets
Storms, floods, fires, disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks are frightening realities that people all over the world face today, and when disaster strikes, people are often unprepared to care for themselves, let alone their animals. Having an
Traveling in the Best Circles: Theoretical Mechanics of Riding
Before either horses or riders master the sequential stages of their respective learning trees, they will travel in endless circles. The circle is the basic school figure we use to develop the essentials of rhythm and relaxation in either horse
Equine Body Language
When handling a horse, you are better prepared for his actions and reactions if you can interpret his body language, to know whether he is at ease with what you are doing, nervous, afraid, annoyed, or resentful.
USDA Proposes to Amend Regulations Regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to amend the regulations regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program to establish two accreditation categories in place of the current category, add requirements for
Barbaro: Through First Cast Change, Leg Looks Excellent
Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, on Tuesday got his first look at the right rear leg of Barbaro since he performed surgery on the colt and reported “his leg looks
Breyer Creates Portrait Model of Barbaro; Proceeds to Benefit New Bolton Center
His racing career is over, but for Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby champion, the real race has just begun. He won’t be going it alone, however, judging from the outpouring of support from around the world since his recovery began at The
Equine WNV Case Detected in Wyoming
Today’s online edition of the Casper Star-Tribune reports that Wyoming has logged its first animal case o
Alberto Downgraded to a Tropical Storm
According to a National Hurricane Center public advisory posted at 11:00 a.m., a hurricane warning had been downgraded to a tropical storm warning for the Gulf Coast of Florida from Bayport northward, and westward to the Ochlockonee River. All
Report: The Unintended Consequences of a Ban on the Humane Slaughter (Processing) of Horses in the United States
The following paper was published recently by the Animal Welfare Council of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Barbaro Treated to Carrots and Sugar Following TV Appearance
Because he continues to improve daily, Barbaro was allowed by his veterinarians to make a special televised appearance during ABC Sports’ coverage of the Belmont Stakes Saturday, June 10.
“He is just fine and he has been enjoying some
Rare Cleveland Bay Stallion to Visit Kentucky Horse Park
Tregoyd Journeyman, a rare Cleveland Bay stallion, and a model for a new Breyer horse figure, will be presented at the Kentucky Horse Park during BreyerFest, July 28-30. The Cleveland Bay is considered a “critically endangered” breed
