Mr Bean, 21, a favored local point-to-point horse in Costwolds, UK, will make his last public appearance the Monday after Easter at Cotswolds racecourse. Mr Bean had been attacked in December 2005 by a knife while in a field, was nursed back to
Three horses in Dalton Township, Mich., were found dead on a farm on March 13, and Muskegon County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating. Investigators were quoted as saying the horses seemed to be malnourished. One horse’s remains was taken to
Every horse has an owner. Every owner has a responsibility. The mission of the Kentucky Equine Humane Center is clear–to provide a home for horses who may not have a clear future. Between the rising costs of hay, grain and gasoline, as well as the
Horse breeders tracking stable temperature or humidity conditions now have the convenience of both real-time data and the ability to download data for further analysis with the redesigned Dickson Graph-at-a-Glance Flat Panel Temperature and Humidity
Hoof Wraps is a bandage designed tough for turn-out. Easily treat common hoof problems like abscess, stone bruise, or use for protection after shoe loss. Hoof Wraps offers you the freedom to turn your horse out to pasture during treatment. The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) has a new mission: to place for adoption more than 200 yearling Mustangs while at the same time providing educational funding to youth, as Scientists from the Gluck Equine Research Center and the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center at the University of Kentucky recently reported that a particular mutant form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) that causes myeloencephalopathy (a With the 2008 competition season just beginning, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recognizes that the rising cost of show expenses can often hinder breed shows. To assist competitions with expenses, the USEF offers the Outreach Grant A quarantine at Charles Town Races & Slots in West Virginia was lifted March 13 after officials determined a horse stabled there was not suffering from equine herpesvirus. Richard Moore, Charles Town general manager for racing, said a bloo The Jockey Club is now offering microchips for sale to interested owners and breeders for use in Thoroughbreds residing within the United States, the organization announced March 12. Microchips are not currently a requirement for Thoroughbred According to a new Canadian study, cellulitis–a diffuse bacterial infection of the skin and associated tissues–is common in horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, but is rarely life threatening if managed appropriately. “Despite being a Nearly 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Has your horse had rain rot?” The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are teaming up in an innovative campaign to support U.S. equine athletes in their push to the 2008 Olympic Games. Luitpold has agreed to provide Adequan (polysulfated The 2008 National Clydesdale Sale, sponsored by the Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A., has been relocated to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisc. Originally planned and scheduled for Springfield, Ill., the relocation became necessary due to Regulation of anabolic and androgenic steroids in racehorses in Delaware will begin April 19 with an almost three-month “grace period” that will entail penalties. After a March 11 public hearing on proposed rules, the Delaware Thoroughbred Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollCreate a free account with TheHorse.com! |
