It was an epic battle of the creatures in the Super Bowl ads, ranging from the cute to the menacing to the inexplicably rhythmic. A band of lizard-like reptiles cutting the rug to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”? Hey, it’s the Super Bowl.
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It?s time to flex those muscles and test your skills at the second annual “Bowling for Equestrians,” an event that benefits the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation?s (AHJF) Emergency Relief Fund. The event will be held Feb. 17 at Greenacres Bowl i
The outbreaks of equine influenza (EI) that occurred in 2007 in Japan and Australia are a jolting reminder that influenza viruses use simple–but very effective–strategies for their own survival, and that our lack of attention allows this virus to
A national regulator said uniform implementation of regulations for anabolic steroids in racehorses isn?t practical and suggested horsemen ?come clean to the races? voluntarily beginning April 1.
Ed Martin, president of the Association of
Human interaction with foals at a critical early developmental age appears to be a stressor, whereas positive human interaction with the dam creates a strong model for the observing foal, according to a series of ongoing research projects a
An entrepreneurial veterinarian and a college looking to instill entrepreneurial skills in its students have connected to establish one of the nation’s first professorships in veterinary entrepreneurial studies at Iowa State University
Ian Pearse of Pro-Ride Racing Australia stands ready to begin fixing Santa Anita’s beleaguered Cushion Track surface as soon as the final race is completed Feb. 3.
“On Sunday afternoon after the races, we’ll harrow the track and break up
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Open House Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The free event will take place on the UT agricultural campus, located on Neyland Drive in
According to a USDA equine survey, Virginia was home to an estimated 215,000 horses in 2006. It comes as no surprise that in a state so heavily populated with horses, many children are fascinated with learning to care for the animals. One
Horses weren’t designed to be “apartment dwellers,” said a horseman friend
Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting an equine health lecture on the use and abuse of intra-articular joint treatments.
The seminar will take place Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterinary
Cold and inclement weather conditions present special challenges for the horse. Whether a horse is turned out or exercised regularly, you need to focus on his nutritional requirements. Horses are naturally well-adapted to thrive in frigid weather
A Miniature Horse used for therapy work was killed and four others were injured Thursday after an attack by two pit bull terriers.
The horses, which each weigh between 100 and 150 pounds, suffered bites to their legs, bodies, and
Ignore adversity. If it were possible for a horse to have a motivational motto, this might be Beanie’s choice. Despite a life fraught with challenges, the mare has stood tall, both literally and figuratively, and many people have reaped the rewards
The First+Ice inserts remain cold at therapeutic levels for up to two hours, while the horse eats or rests comfortably in his stall. As the legs remain dry, there is no risk of skin irritation or bacterial, fungal and hoof.
If you have a pregnant mare, want to be there when she is giving birth, and are tired of staying up all night, Breeder Alert foaling monitors, will alert you to the impending birth. Breeder Alert will notify you through a pager or call you
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