Latest News – The Horse
Equine Internists Help Beau Beat Botulism
Beau’s bright, interested eyes and shiny coat do not give any indication that he was at death’s door just a few months ago. On June 1, the chocolate-colored Rocky Mountain Horse gelding was a guest for the American College of Veterinary Internal
Oregon State Study Links Virus to 2001 Kentucky Abortions
Veterinary researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) announced today that they have linked a major abortion epidemic in Central Kentucky mares in 2001 to vesivirus infection. This marks the first time the virus has been
Congress Votes to Protect Wild Horses from Slaughter
Wild horses in the United States received a reprieve on May 19, when the House voted in favor of an amendment to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from selling wild horses and burros to commercial entities.
An amendment to th
Hundreds of Carriages to Wheel Through Kentucky Horse Park
They’ll be driving straight out of the history books and off of the movie screens, with stylish four-wheeled antique coaches pulled by teams of immaculate horses and driven by liveried coachmen,
Group Urges Vigilance on Trail Classification Downgrades
In an effort to avoid the downgrading of trails across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is urging anyone who uses trails for hiking, camping, backpacking, horse or mule packing,
Working Together for Trails in a Changing Environment
The Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference (SETC) will be held Aug. 4-5 in Roanoke, Va. The conference was formed to address trail issues that concern equestrians and land managers. Land-use planning, trail sharing, environmental protection,
Reining Association Sees Increase in Number of International Competitions
Interest and participation in the National Reining Horse Association continues to grow. The association is exhibiting phenomenal growth, especially in the
Alltech Announces $10 Million Title Sponsorship for 2010 WEG
Alltech, a Kentucky-based biotechnology company, announced its title sponsorship yesterday (June 19)for the 2010 FEI games to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. This marks the first time in FEI history that the World Equestrian
Wounds and Lacerations (Book Excerpt)
One of the most important facts regarding severe wounds is that the sooner they are noticed and repaired the better the patient’s prognosis, both functionally and cosmetically.
AQHYA Youth World Cups Returns Home to Amarillo
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to welcome the Youth World Cup back to Amarillo, Texas. The Youth World Cup is sponsored by WeatherBeeta and will be held at the Amarillo National Center June 23 through July 2. This event
American Horse Council Publications Available
The American Horse Council (AHC) has proudly announced the availability of three must-have publications for the horse industry. The AHC Study–The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States, the AHC 2006 Horse
University of Minnesota Board of Regents Approves Plans for Equine Treatment and Research Center
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans for the new University of Minnesota Equine Center on June 8 (click here to read the announcement of the plans to build the
Alltech to Sponsor 2010 FEI Games in Kentucky
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Alltech president and founder Dr. Pearse Lyons announced today that Alltech will be the title sponsor of the 2010 FEI GamesTM in Kentucky. The games, which will officially be known as the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky
HorseTV Named the Official Network of the National High School Rodeo Association
The HorseTV Channel has announced its multi-year, national corporate sponsorship agreement with the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) designating the network as the Official National Network of the NHSRA and detailing broad
FEI Reining Committee Proposes Changes
Updating the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Reining Strategic Plan, establishing a timetable for Continental and World Championships, and a review of the FEI Rules for Reining were among the
Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Ireland
Agriculture authorities have confirmed Ireland’s first recorded cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA). Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Food announced Thursday (June 15) that the disease was detected in a “small number of horses” in the
