Study Evaluates Rein Tension and Horses’ Rideability
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 10, 2012
The largest factor affecting a horse’s rideability score was his rider’s maximum and average rein tension.
The largest factor affecting a horse’s rideability score was his rider’s maximum and average rein tension.
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
The MDPH last week confirmed two additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Butte County filly was euthanized as a result of the disease.
The BLM seeks comment on a proposed non-helicopter gather and removal of wild horses at three Nevada HMAs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved Animal College of Animal Welfare as a specialty.
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
Australian researchers found hoof moisture levels similar in horses from dry and wet areas and after soaking.
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.
Fire investigators in Bedford, N.H., are seeking the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of 14 horses.
The KHC has contributed the remainder of its U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to USEF’s disaster fund.
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition.
Maram, winner of the 2008 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, died Sept. 6 from an acute illness.
Zayat Stables reports that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days.
Wild horses and burros will be removed from their ranges in Nevada under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan.
Online bidding on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell will begin on Sept. 7.
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