Latest News – The Horse
MD Barns Silver Spur Award
MD Barns has announced sponsorship of the MD Barns Silver Spur Award. The award recognizes an American Quarter Horse who has made a significant impact on the lives of others.
This award will honor those exemplary American Quarter Horses
Dogwood Foundation Proposes Second Challenge
With the tremendous success of the first Dogwood Challenge, the Merrill family has challenged American Quarter Horse Association Members to do it again.
A second Dogwood Challenge has been established to raise money for equine research.
Judges Announced for the 2000 Congress
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has announced the list of judges who will officiate the 2000 All American Quarter Horse Congress horse show. Specific judge’s assignments will not be announced prior to the show.
AQHA
First Choice Stallions Offers World-Class Pedigrees
First Choice Stallions is dedicated to producing top-class horses for serious competition riders. Formed by Michael Whitaker and Scotland’s Gillespie Brothers, the partnership exclusively offers world-class stallions whose breeding and
Footing and Horse Performance
The type of footing on which a horse performs strongly influences whether the animal has a long and productive career, or whether it has that career cut short because of unsoundness or injury. Footing also influences how well the horse performs.
Feeding Older Horses: Cuisine For The Golden Years
Horses which have been correctly fed all their lives are far more likely to live to a ripe old age.
Piroplasmosis Found In Australia
The following is a message that was released to the horse industry of Victoria, Australia, on March 31, from the Acting Chief Veterinary Officer:
A horse was imported from Hong Kong toVictoria, and was found to be infected with
Small Strongyles
There is increasing confusion over the parasites known as small strongyles. In the early years of parasite control, small strongyles were thought to be of little consequence to the health and well-being of the horse.
Off-Label Drug Use for Horses
Off-label drug use, which technically was illegal until recently, might be one of the most beneficial things we as vets
Vaccination Update
Better vaccines, smarter protocols. These two areas are where efforts are being focused to provide improved and safer protection against infectious diseases. Experts, veterinarians, and horse owners are looking at a future where vaccines work
Hoof Abscesses
A hoof abscess is one of the most common causes of lameness in horses. It occurs swiftly and usually needlessly–a nail or sharp piece of wire or metal is left lying about, an unlucky horse steps on the object, penetration occurs, and is followe
Quarantine Facilities
Quarantine facilities…the mere name implies isolation and horses with infectious diseases for which there are no cures. In reality, quarantine facilities are the first line of defense to protect horses in the United States from such diseases.
Fluids And Electrolytes
With the summer months approaching, it is time for a refresher on the impact of the warmer environmental conditions on your horse. Warmer temperatures and high relative humidity place added stress on horses during exercise because of their
$120,000 Wish Comes True
North American Equine Ranching Group Sets Precedent With Largest Manitoba Donation of the New Millennium
“Going once, twice, sold to the man in the third row!” Ranchers at the inaugural NAERIC Horse Summit 2000 sent bidding cards flying
Incredible Edibles: Horse Treats
Horses tastes when it comes to goodies can be quite far-ranging.
Common Problems and Their Signs
The ability to recognize abnormalities depends greatly on a person’s knowledge of what is normal. The greater someone’s knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, behavior, and environment of a given animal, the more likely that person is to
