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WEG Photo Gallery: Individual “Round Robin” Show Jumping Final
The top four riders in preliminary individual show jumping competition had to face a final round in which each jumped the course four times–once on their own horse, plus a round on each competitor’s horse.
Seventh WNV Positive Kentucky Horse
Results of diagnostic testing received today from the University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center on Friday, Sept. 1, confirmed the diagnosis of the seventh case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Kentucky this year, according to Rusty
USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award Debuts in 2006
The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter program is designed for junior members who are current members of both the USEF and their recognized national affiliate. The youth candidates are to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the
Veterinary News Network Brings Animal Care Into Nation’s Living Rooms
Veterinary News Network (VNN), a national network of veterinarians, reached more than an estimated 66 million households in the United States and Canada in its first year. VNN specializes in producing and distributing complete news packages for
Team USA Wins WEG Silver in Show Jumping, Drivers Placed Well After Dressage
It was a late start for the show jumpers on Thursday at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), but it is better late than never. The Main Stadium was once again packed to the rafters, full of fans cheering the competitors and
Appaloosa Horse Club Offering Discounted Registration for Older Horses
The Appaloosa Horse Club is offering members an opportunity to register eligible Appaloosas over two years of age for the reduced rate of
Several WEG Reining Horses Fail Veterinary Inspection
The day started out in a light hearted fashion.
Everyone was talking about “the hats.” FEI provided clothing for their officials, including the Reining crew. Only problem, none of the reiners were wearing the official straw hat. It was
US Reining Team Wins WEG Gold, Four-in-Hand Continues Competition
More than 38,000 fans of reining and driving descended on the 2006 World Equestrian Games on Friday to watch the exciting marathon phase of four-in-hand driving and the Team medal competition in the Western discipline of reining. It was a
Winsome Adante Takes Top Position on USEA’s All-Time Leaderboard
Linda Wachtmeister?s and Plain Dealing Farm?s Winsome Adante has taken the lead on the U.S. Eventing Association?s All-time High Point
Ernesto Trudges Up the East Coast
Ernesto struck land in North Carolina just after 11 p.m. yesterday (Aug. 31), reports the National Weather Service. Packing 70 mph winds, it was just short of being classified as a hurricane.
The storm is now moving inland along North
Tendons and Ligaments: Anatomy and Physiology
Tendon and ligament injuries often go hand in hand with horses involved in vigorous athletic pursuits. However, many tendon and ligament injuries can be avoided through proper conditioning and training regimens and by not pushing a horse beyond its limits in racing or other competitions.
Misplaced Nail
I noticed my farrier put two nails in too high. She won’t put weight on it. How long until it heals?
Hay for the Laminitic Horse
Is there a particular type of grass hay that is better than others for maintenance diet for a laminitic horse?
Over the Northern Border
In this month’s issue of The Horse, certain parts of the Canadian horse industry are highlighted. While the industry is smaller in total horse numbers when compared to the U.S. horse population, it is no less active.
Changes to certain
Canadian Horse Welfare
The horse industry across Canada for the past couple of years has been a bit like a ship in stormy seas. It has been buffeted about, with some of the waves splashing over to its neighbor to the south, but it is now finding itself in calmer
Welfare Concerns
Because protecting the health and welfare of the horse is one of the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) core missions, the association has a standing committee of equine veterinarians dedicated to continuously monitoring issues
