Latest News – The Horse
NRHA Affiliates Commit to International Affiliate Program
Recently approved for participation in the International Affiliate Program by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors were five Affiliates requesting the distinction. The Austrian Reining Horse Association, Dutch
WNV: A Threat to Unvaccinated Horses
As spring approaches and temperatures rise, growing mosquito populations will increase the risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus (WNV) and equine encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness).
A New Model for Predicting Outbreaks of West Nile Virus
Infectious diseases were wreaking widespread havoc long before scientists had any idea what caused them. But knowing the pathogenic agents behind today’s scourges is just the first step in protecting against deadly outbreaks. Roughly 75% of
Search Continues for What Caused Derby Contender’s Fate
Edited Churchill Downs press release
While veterinarians at a Central Kentucky equine hospital continue their search for the disease that felled Kentucky Derby (Grade I) contender With a City, his owner and trainer said
Jockey Injured After Colt Wins Forerunner
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey John Velazquez remained hospitalized Thursday evening (April 20) following a nasty spill in Keeneland’s feature race, the Forerunner Stakes. The incident occurred when Velazquez’s mount, Up an Octave, broke
Sunny Skies and 6,113 Fans Greet Pimlico on Opening Day
Summer-like temperatures shined on Old Hilltop as racing got underway yesterday (April 20) for the 2006 Pimlico spring meeting. More than 6,100 fans turned out under sunny skies to enjoy an afternoon at the historic Baltimore oval, which will
Senate to Vote on Florida Veterinary Practice Act Questions
Two years after the Florida Board of Veterinary Practice formally interpreted the state’s veterinary practice act to include a number of alternative therapies among practices limited to licensed veterinarians–to the dismay of many horse owners
Stork Delivers Four-Legged Army Baby
On March 29 just before the stroke of midnight, The Old Guard witnessed the birth of its newest soldier, Cote, a 70-pound colt born in the stables at Fort Myer in Virginia.
Cote was born to Betty Boop, a Percheron-Standardbred cross, and
Canada Group Announces Ride For The Cure
The Alberta Equestrian Awareness Society will be hosting a Ride for the Cure event to benefit the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The ride will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. in Waskatenau, Alberta.
Entry fees will
“Saddle Up a Saddlebred” Search Now Online
Saddlebred.com has a new and valuable feature titled, “Saddle Up a Saddlebred,” which allows anyone interested in seeing, riding, or learning more about Saddlebreds to enter their zip code
Velazquez Released from UK Chandler Medical Center
Top Thoroughbred jockey John Velazquez was released this morning (April 21) from the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center after suffering injuries sustained in a fall yesterday afternoon when his horse collapsed and rolled onto him
Texas Ag Commissioner Endorses Equine Business Center
Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs has offered a ringing endorsement of the proposed Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) at Texas A&M University.
In a recent letter to College of Agriculture and Life
University of Minnesota Launches Equine Dental Education Program
Citing the importance of good dental care to the health of horses, the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine today (April 20) announced the Minnesota Equine Dental Symposia (MEDS), a series of continuing education programs for
Keeneland Going With Polytrack; Other Track Renovations Planned
The Keeneland Association board of directors gave its approval to install a synthetic surface known as Polytrack on the main racetrack during an April 19 meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin in May and the Central Kentucky track will be
Ellis Park Repairs Remain on Schedule
Repairs continue at Ellis Park, the western Kentucky racetrack that was heavily damaged by a tornado the morning of Nov. 6.
Ellis Park sustained damage to its terrace grandstand, paddock, jockeys? quarters, racing office, infield tote board,
Kentucky Issues Advisory on Naproxen Use
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has recommended horsemen discontinue the use of naproxen at least five days before a horse is scheduled to run to avoid facing a penalty if the horse tests positive for the drug on race
