Show Jumping Great Sapphire Retired
The 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare carried McLain Ward to two Olympic Gold medals during her career.
The 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare carried McLain Ward to two Olympic Gold medals during her career.
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.
The bill would ban the slaughter of horses and the sale of horsemeat for human consumption in New Jersey.
Horse owners to take precautions against the deadly hendra virus as the infection’s prime season approaches.

Knowing how to properly feed and care for an orphan can save your foal’s life if the situation arises.
The presentation, “Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness,” was led by Kent Allen, DVM.

The horse was euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs associated with the disease.
Show officials removed two horses from the show grounds after the animals tested positive for influenza.
Atlantic Veterinary College’s Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course will take place July 5-7.
Agricultural officials in Massachusetts advise horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases.

Moderate exercise increased insulin sensitivity in healthy horses, thus reducing insulin resistance risk.
Parasitologists now recommend deworming based upon the each horse’s needs, determined by fecal egg counts.
In 2011, the organization placed 30 Thoroughbreds in approved homes and maintained an average herd size of 24.

Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.

Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.
He could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 in which horse in his care had elevated TCO2 levels.
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