Latest News – The Horse
Mare Madness
Temperament and performance problems believed to be related to the estrous cycle in mares are among the most common complaints of owners and riders of mares. The problems come in a few varieties. Careful evaluation sometimes can identify the cause and lead to resolution, or at least a strategy for satisfactory management.
American Horse Council President Addresses Recreation Issues
American Horse Council (AHC) President Jay Hickey spoke to the International Livestock Congress in Houston, Texas on February 25 on future national issues that might impact the recreational segment of the horse industry. The address was part of
$75,000 East Meets West Hunter Challenge
More than 130 top hunter horses are currently battling for qualifying slots in the $75,000 East Meets West Hunter Challenge–the largest purse ever offered in a hunter competition. On March 12, the top 10 hunter horses in Indio, Ocala, and
Surprise Win For Barrongate At AHSA Vaulting Selection Trial
The Barronsgate Vaulting Team stunned spectators with a beautifully composed and solidly performed Kur (freestyle routine) on the last day of these AHSA selection trials in Agoura, CA. The spectators responded with a standing ovation. Coming fro
Synthetic Estrogen Drug Receives FDA Approval In 1.25mg Strength
Duramed Pharmaceuticals announced March 13 that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the company’s supplemental new drug application for Cenestin tablets in the 1.25 mg dosage strength. Cenestin,
Blood-Horse Launches ECLIPSE PRESS
The Blood-Horse, Inc., an international publishing house for top Thoroughbred and general equine magazines, books, videos, CD-Roms and annual references, announces ECLIPSE PRESS as its new book publishing division. Previously, Blood-Horse”P>The Blood-Horse, Inc., an international publishing house for top Thorough
Rio Vista Products Unites Rescue Agencies
James B. Towle, president of Rio Vista Products, announced March 13 that he will offer all equine rescue agencies as much space necessary on the company’s web site and in its Journal, so they may list their horses that are available for
Peak Fitness
In the last issue we considered some of the adaptations that occur in horses during training. To recap, we know that improvements in cardiovascular and muscle function occur quite quickly after the onset of training
Seniors Day at HITS Desert Horse Park
Seniors will be admitted free to the HITS Desert Horse Park in Indio, California on March 5 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Fourth Annual Seniors Day festivities. Sponsored by Heritage Palms, KESQ TV3, and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies,
Qualifications Announced For Junior Dressage Team Championships
Applications are now being accepted for the 2000 AHSA/Cosequin Junior Dressage Team Championships, scheduled to be held August 10-13 at High Prairie Farm, Parker, Colorado. The fourth annual Jr. Championships are one of three AHSA competitions t
Foal Handling And Restraint
What can you do to help prevent injury not only to yourself, but to the foal? In this article, we will discuss some methods used to teach foals to lead without the fight, how to restrain foals in a safe manner, and handling newborn foals in order to have them be more willing to accept human contact in the future, otherwise known as imprint training.
Shed Ready? Breeding Soundness Exam
Reproduction, from Nature’s viewpoint, is a pretty straightforward procedure that begins with breeding and ends with parturition. From the horse owner’s viewpoint, it isn’t all that simple or easy. Many things can happen between those two points
Rotavirus in Foals
“But we’ve never had rotavirus in our foals.” Read on and consider yourself lucky if your foals have never had rotavirus and you have breezed through the past foaling seasons sans diarrhea.
Coffin Bone Fractures
My horse has been diagnosed with a fractured coffin bone. What could have caused it, and what is the prognosis?
Europe Lifts West Nile Virus Restrictions
The American Horse Council reports that all restrictions in connection with the West Nile virus outbreak in the United States have been lifted on shipping horses to the European Union. The change took effect as of February 1.
Getting A Second Opinion
Your horse comes up lame. You call your veterinarian and have him or her come out and examine the animal. Your practitioner prescribes a treatment protocol that is carried out. The horse improves somewhat, but a nagging lameness remains. You cal
