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Kentucky Horse Park: Final WEG Preparations

The Horse Staff July 29, 2010

Kentucky Horse Park executive director John Nicholson discusses how the park is prepared for the World Equestrian Games and beyond.

Shoeing the Performance Horse

Scott E. Morrison, DVM July 21, 2010

Dr. Scott Morrison of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses the different shoeing needs of high-performance horses.

Navicular Syndrome Diagnosis: Case Example

Vern Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF July 20, 2010

Dr. Vernon Dryden of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital demonstrates navicular syndrome diagnosis in a 16-year-old Quarter Horse.

Pasture Weeds: Most Toxic to Horses

The Horse Staff July 5, 2010

Poison hemlock, cocklebur, Johnsongrass, and common ragweed can all be poisonous to horses under the right conditions. Dr. William Witt of the University of Kentucky discusses these weeds’ habitats and how to get rid of them.

Dr. Vernon Dryden on Navicular Syndrome

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment June 29, 2010

Dr. Vernon Dryden of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses what navicular syndrome is, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Ike Sankey on Rodeo Bucking Stock

The Horse Trust June 15, 2010

Stock contractor Ike Sankey gives us background on bucking stock.

Equine Medications and Compounding

The Horse Staff June 7, 2010

Discussion of equine medication use and compounding concerns with pharmacist Scarlet Thomas.

Veterinary Ophthalmology

Erin Ryder June 1, 2010

Dr. Claire Latimer of the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses veterinary ophthalmology, signs of eye problems, and treatment strategies.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Horses

Katherine Garrett, DVM, Dipl. ACVS May 18, 2010

Dr. Katherine Garrett of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., discusses the use of MRI to diagnose injuries and other problems in horses.

Eye Medications in Horses

The Horse Staff April 8, 2010

Dr. Claire Latimer discusses equine opthalmology and how to give eye medications to a horse.

Stem Cell Collection

Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS March 30, 2010

Dr. Scott Hopper demonstrates the procedure for collecting bone marrow for stem cell therapy.

Annual Vaccinations for Horses

The Horse Staff March 22, 2010

Not sure which shots? Dr. Rocky Mason of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute discusses annual equine vaccinations.

Stem Cell’s Role in Equine Medicine

Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS March 16, 2010

Dr. Scott Hopper of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses the research behind stem cell and its uses in equine medicine.

Normal Foaling and When to Call the Vet?

Mats H.T. Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR March 9, 2010

How should a normal foaling progress and when should you call the vet? Dr. Mats Troedsson discusses the foaling process and its potential problems.

Botulism: A Deadly Toxin

The Horse Staff March 2, 2010

Botulism results from a deadly toxin that strikes horses swiftly, but exposure can easily be prevented. Dr. Rocky Mason of Hagyard Equine Medical institute tells us more.