Equine Business Summit Draws Enthusiastic Audience
Press Release
May 23, 2006
Nearly $30,000 pledged to launch Center for Equine Business Studies
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Nearly $30,000 pledged to launch Center for Equine Business Studies
Veterinary surgeon Dean Richardson and trainer Michael Matz flashed smiles during a press briefing that followed afternoon-long surgery Sunday to repair the right hind ankle of classic winner Barbaro that was severely injured one day earlier in
The old saying, “No hoof, no horse” is very true, especially as it pertains to the horse’s working ability and soundness. The horse is an athlete; we use him for a variety of athletic purposes — racing, jumping, chasing cattle, pulling carts.
Seven American Paint Horse Association (APHA) registered fillies were enrolled this semester at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas, to receive a higher education. Not your typical student body, this is one of the first all Paint
Many horse health crises can be prevented with wellness exams, vaccinations, and year-round parasite control.
Molly, a 15-year-old Appaloosa pony, survived Hurricane Katrina when it hit Louisiana. She was rescued from her pasture near New Orleans after the storm and given a new home with Pony Paradise. However, Molly’s storm tragedy didn’t end there; a
The national Equine Working Group has a new information booklet available on the American Horse Council web site. The booklet provides valuable information from the working group and might aid in answering questions about equine animals and
Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories for Missing Horse Case Victims
From California to Maryland
Stolen Horse International (SHI) has resolved equine theft cases and has proven the justice system can prevail. For Rod
To successfully manage and recover from terrorist attacks, medical emergencies, accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, blizzards, etc., reliable communications are absolutely necessary. A relatively simple way to vastly
Mosquito control experts and human health authorities are concerned that Americans are becoming complacent about protecting themselves and their horses against West Nile virus (WNV). They discussed this trend and new mosquito control techniques
The 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event drew more than 90,000 equine enthusiasts to the Kentucky Horse Park, and Lexington’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (HEMI) used the opportunity to educate horse owners on common health issues
If you’re going to enjoy trail riding, you need a horse with a good temperament. You may have the best-conformed horse in the world, with sound limbs and body, but that will matter little if the horse is mentally and emotionally unsuited
The horses and mules rescued last September from the flooded stables of Charbonnet Mid-City Carriages ushered in Valentine’s Day in Baton Rouge and Mardi Gras in New Orleans to the delight of many residents in hurricane-stricken Louisiana.
What exactly happens the minute after the direct trauma (like a kick or a collision)? How does the blood pool?
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride Program celebrates 10 years of connecting people with their American Quarter Horses on some of the most beautiful trails in the world. In honor of this milestone, AQHA is giving away an Exiss XT300E
Editor’s note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin’s interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures.
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