Thoroughbred stallion Storm Boot, who sired 46 stakes winners at Pope McLean’s Crestwood Farm near Lexington, Ky., was euthanatized May 10 at Hagyard Equine Medical Center. A member of Storm Cat’s first crop, 18-year-old Storm Boot suffered from
Health authorities hope Kansas’ wet weather this spring doesn’t translate into a surge in mosquito numbers.
“It’s going to depend on temperature, how long the water stays on the ground, things like that,” said Ludek Zurek, an assistant
Laminitis and Founder: Prevention and Treatment provides information on what laminitis is and how the horse’s body systems are affected. The book offers detailed advice on how to recognize horses that might be most at risk for the disease and how t
The Yard Bag Chute is a corrugated polypropylene and plastic insert/liner for paper yard waste bags. The design of the 36-inch high Yard Bag Chute keeps the paper bag open, sturdy, and in an upright position while filling the chute with grass
If you want to raise money for the American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life program, but would rather ride than walk, an upcoming event scheduled for June 2 at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Ky., might be for you.
Donne & Cavalli, a botanical skin care line developed for the active equestrian lifestyle, recently introduced their new lavender and peppermint hand sanitizer. Donna Mastrianni, a master esthetician and avid equestrian, developed the entire
Pictopia announced May 10 its photo store for the official Web site of The Blood-Horse magazine.
Powered by Pictopia, the Blood-Horse photo store offers hundreds of photographs from the official Blood-Horse collection, including
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, dean of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Distinguished Alumni Award.
Blackwell received the award for his continuing, meaningful
As the capstone for an eight-day series of events to raise funds for equine-related charitable organizations, The Equine Wellness Foundation on May 5 donated $10,000 to The Barbaro Fund at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine announced on May 11 it will allow bulk pergolide to be used in compounding pergolide for use in horses.
Pergolide mesylate, a drug commonly used to treat pituitar
Kyle Winkelmann has learned the past couple of weeks that if he’s going to get into the cab of his tractor, he had better do it in a hurry.
“I run really fast and get in quick, or else they’ll get in with you,” said Winkelmann, who farm
A change quietly tucked into a state Senate bill approved this week seeks to sidestep a 58-year-old Texas law preventing the slaughter of horses for consumption of their meat.
Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, inserted an amendment into a bill on
Through Saturday, May 5, more than $230,000 has been raised in support of the NTRA Charities’ Barbaro Memorial Fund. Racetracks and other organizations will be holding additional fundraising initiatives throughout the Triple Crown.
The United States District Court in the Northern District of New York has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Wedgewood Pharmacy filed in September 2005.
A group of Saratoga County Thoroughbred racehorse owners filed the suit,
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, has been in the public eye since last May when he began treating Kentucky Derby winner
Solartex Sun Gear, Inc., is now importing the Equisun range of 50+ SPF/UPF riding shirts for ultimate sun protection for equestrians.
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