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Readers Respond: Nom Nom Nom

Megan Arszman April 18, 2008

Nearly 1,700 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do your horses chew on your fences, stalls, barn, etc.?”

Nutritional Support for Sick Neonatal Foals

Nancy S. Loving, DVM April 18, 2008

Many factors need to be considered–a foal’s energy requirements, his ability to digest and metabolize nutrients, the changing quality of the mare’s milk, and the ability to monitor the sick foal.

Don MacBeth Fund Raises $60,000 at Celebrity Team Penning

Kimberly S. Brown April 18, 2008

Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway roasts everyone!

Celebrities, jockeys, Thoroughbred industry folks, and guests gathered for a fun evening of team penning on April 14 at the Kentucky Horse Park to raise money for the Don

Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to Hold New Owner Seminar

Press Release April 18, 2008

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced April 16 that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar on Thursday, May 1, at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky. The seminar, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will feature

J. Michael Plumb First Equestrian to be Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Edited Press Release April 18, 2008

Karch Kiraly, three-time U.S. Olympian in volleyball (1984, 1988 and 1996) and three-time gold medalist, leads the distinguished Class of 2008 that will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Presented by Allstate. The induction ceremony

HSUS Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses

Press Release April 18, 2008

The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes

Kentucky Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Available

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment April 17, 2008

Optimal use of horse pastures has always been important. As news of the high price and limited supply of hay continues to worry horse owners, the health of horse pastures becomes ever more critical.

Consulting with forage experts might be

Industry Members Discuss Imaging Technology at Soring Conference

Pat Raia April 17, 2008

Animal welfare advocates, breed association representatives, and veterinarians gathered at the first Sound Horse Conference, held April 11 and 12 at The Ohio State University, to brainstorm ways to eradicate the practice of soring. Generally use

Former Owners Relieved to Find Seized Mare Alive

Pat Raia April 17, 2008

In the five years since selling Promise, breeders Eppie Ferry and daughter Terry Vince of Middlesex, N.C., worried about the Arabian broodmare’s welfare.

Vaccination, Early Recognition Key with Potomac Horse Fever

Edited Press Release April 17, 2008

The name is deceiving, but Potomac horse fever (PHF) is not just a concern for horses near the Potomac River. Cases have been found across most of the United States.¹ Knowing the key signs of PHF and watching carefully for them can

Keeneland, Toyota Award Grant to Equine Humane Center

Edited Press Release April 17, 2008

Kentucky’s at-risk horses are set to receive a gift from the Keeneland Foundation and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in the form of a $20,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center.

Located on a 72-acre farm near Lexington, the

Last Chance: Free Webinar on Understanding Foal Care Tonight

The Horse Staff April 17, 2008

How Important Is That Airway Exam Grade?

Christy M. West April 17, 2008

The airways of many breeds of horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, are evaluated via an endoscope and graded before sale. The intent is to identify horses whose airways might have problems that could limit the horses’ performance at maximal

ACell Tendonitis Treatment Study

Christy M. West April 16, 2008

“Tendonitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is a common injury in horses, especially racehorses and event horses,” began Ty Wallis, DVM, a third-year resident in equine surgery at Colorado State University (CSU). “It’s usually

Owner of Dogs that Killed Horse Fined, Jailed

The Associated Press April 16, 2008

A judge has given a 30-day jail sentence to a Livingston County, Mich., man whose pit bulls fatally attacked a horse.

District Judge Carol Sue Reader on Tuesday also ordered 44-year-old David McGalliard to pay $221,951 and serve two years’

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program Unveiling New Facility

Edited Press Release April 16, 2008

The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) will officially unveil its new adoption facility April 18. The group’s new headquarters is located on the grounds of Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack in Farmington, N.Y.

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