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Royal Kaliber Euthanatized In the Netherlands
Royal Kaliber, one of the United States’ most brilliant horses ever to compete internationally in show jumping, was humanely euthanatized today (Oct. 8) in the Netherlands. The stallion underwent colic surgery for intestinal adhesions on Sept. 27 and had been recovering well until two days ago, when his progress considerably slowed. Royal Kaliber took Chris Kappler to a team silver
Maximizing Benefits of Influenza Vaccination
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Troopers Instruct Iraqi Horse Handlers
Trading computers and badges for saddles and spurs has provided a welcome break for troopers of the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division’s Horse Cavalry Detachment working with Saddam Hussein’s former horses at the Baghdad Zoo.
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Noted Equine Researcher Jack Bryans Dead at 80
John T. Jack Bryans, MS, PhD, an equine researcher who developed numerous vaccines, died Saturday night from cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 80.
John T. Jack Bryans, MS, PhD, an equine researcher who developed numerous vaccines, died Saturday night from cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 80.
John T. Jack Bryans, MS, PhD, an equine researcher who developed numerous vaccines, died Saturday night from cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 80.
EPO Testing Making a Difference at the Track
One of the most potentially damaging drugs to hit the racetrack in recent years is erythropoietin, or EPO. A synthetic version of a naturally-occurring hormone which stimulates the bone marrow to make more red blood cells, EPO was designed to
NAERIC Foals Arrive at Ryerss for Sixth Annual Foal Adoption
The arrival of the North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) foals at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines for this year’s Sixth Annual Foal Adoption Program has been nothing less than energizing for the staff at Ryerss and the nearly
Invitations for National Economic Impact Study Distributed
The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that approximately 160,000 postcard invitations have been distributed asking people to participate in the national economic impact study of the horse industry. Those selected should receive the invitation
Above the Surface: Polytrack
Polytrack–polypropylene fibers, recycled rubber, and silica sand covered in a wax coating–has been used for training and racing for years in Great Britain, but Keeneland is the first U.S. facility to install it.
Smarty Jones Retired Due to Bone Bruises
Smarty Jones, whose Triple Crown quest came up short in the Belmont Stakes, has been retired due to bone bruises in all four cannon bones. He will enter stud at Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky. (he moved there on Aug. 16).
He now lives
Fourth Annual Stallion Service Auction to Benefit Equine Health Studies Program
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) announces its fourth annual Stallion Service Auction, which will be held Oct. 15-Dec. 17. The event is a multi-breed, Internet-based auction to help the SVM’s Equine Health
Saddlebred Won’t be Exhumed–Yet
The motion by Sally and Joe Jackson to have Wild Eyed and Wicked exhumed for further investigation was heard Aug. 13 before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, and it will be held in abeyance pending further”P>The motion by Sally and Joe Jac
Horses and Hurricane Charley
Despite widespread structural damage and economic devastation to areas of Florida, the horse population fared well in the path of Hurricane Charley. At least three horses were euthanized in Florida from injuries resulting from flying debris
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), Cushing’s disease, insulin resistance (IR), glucose intolerance, and glycemic indices of feeds have gotten a lot of press lately. The terms are taken from the human literature, where they have very specific
Breaking A Young Horse
My husband and I recently broke my 3-year-old mare to ride. The first few times she rode like a dream, then she caught on to the idea that when we catch her, she has to work, and she has gotten a bad attitude. Her new antics include bucking. I’v
Spooking on the Trail
I have a 17-year-old Arabian mare. When trail riding, she looks for every opportunity to jump, spook, or take off, especially now that my other horse, her companion, no longer accompanies her. Is there a safe daily supplement just to take the edge off while riding?
Water Crossing
How can I get my horse to cross through water when I’m riding him on trail? He refuses to even get his feet wet.
