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Kentucky Colt with Type-1 Diabetes Might Be First

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:40:01 GMT

A colt born with type-1 diabetes might be the first documented equine case of the illness, according to his veterinarian, Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky. The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse, aptly...

California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:34:04 GMT

Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary services. Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency for the state...

Two Piroplasmosis Quarantines Remain in Florida

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:07:17 GMT

Florida agriculture officials have released two more properties from equine piroplasmosis quarantine, according to a statement released on the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) Web site. Two properties remain under quarantine....

Veterinarian to Appeal Suspension in Cobra Venom Case

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:09:19 GMT

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has scheduled a Dec. 3 hearing to consider the appeal of Dr. Rodney Stewart, who was suspended five years in September 2007 for multiple violations of the state's medication regulations. Stewart's appeal will be...

Indiana Horse Shot; Reward for Information

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:57:52 GMT

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting...

Iowa Horse Hit by UPS Truck

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:37:45 GMT

A horse in Pella, Iowa, died after being struck by a United Parcel Service truck Monday evening, The Associated Press has reported. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the truck driver saw the horse but was unable to stop. The driver was taken...

20 Thoroughbreds Adopted via TheHorse.com Service

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:22:35 GMT

In the month since its launch, 20 Thoroughbreds have found new homes via TheHorse.com's free listing service for Thoroughbreds available to good homes. See the list of horses that have found new homes. Another 55 are currently available. If...

Prepare Now for January Foaling

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:44:47 GMT

Foals start arriving in January, so having all of the necessary equipment organized and ready to go is a project best completed in December. There are basic supplies that are important to have on hand for foaling mares. These should be in a kit or...

Walking Horses Get WEG Participation Nod

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:35:44 GMT

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association will get a chance to show the world that their horses are versatile and sound now that officials with the World Equestrian Games Foundation have decided to allow them to perform in exhibitions...

World Equestrian Games' Official Image Unveiled

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:20:44 GMT

The World Games 2010 Foundation today unveiled the Official Image of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, created by artist LeRoy Neiman. The painting features each of the eight equestrian sports that comprise the World Equestrian Games, illustrated...

Stakes Winner Springside Recovering After Surgery

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:23:34 GMT

Springside, who suffered a fracture to her right-front pastern after capturing the Nov. 29 Demoiselle Stakes by 9 1/2 lengths at Aqueduct, is recovering well at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. Dean Richardson,...

AHC Partners with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:44:31 GMT

Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health has become the newest sponsor of the American Horse Council (AHC), the horse industry's unified voice in Washington, D.C. "We are looking forward to working with Intervet Schering Plough Animal Health and we...

Training Centers, Equipment Changes Discussed at Kentucky Racing Meeting

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:31:37 GMT

The possible regulation of training centers in Kentucky was the focal point of discussion Dec. 1 during a meeting of the safety and welfare committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC). While training centers are subject to an on-site visit...

Ireland's Miniature Horses to Get Official Studbook, Passports

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:24:14 GMT

The owners of Ireland's smallest equines have big cause for celebration, as that country's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food last week officially recognized the Miniature Horse and Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI). As a result, the Irish Horse...

New Feature: Save Your Favorite TheHorse.com Articles

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:49:51 GMT

Now where did I put that donkey story ...? Finding your favorite articles can be difficult when you have to search through more than 13,100 items, but now registered users of TheHorse.com will be able to save their favorite articles with one simple...

Olympic Horse Dies After Fall at Indoor Event

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:26:38 GMT

Call Again Cavalier, a horse ridden by Britain's Mary King, was euthanized yesterday after he fell during the inaugural Express Eventing International Cup, Horse and Hound reported. A 16-year-old gelding, Call Again Cavalier and King were part of the...

Hate Shopping? Sponsor a Barn Buddy Instead

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:04:53 GMT

The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and finding that perfect gift for those who have everything is always a challenge. The Humane Society of Missouri has just the solution--sponsorship of a Barn Buddy. Barn Buddies are animals that live...

Endurance Horse Missing in Arizona

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:22:26 GMT

A search party is combing the desert around Arizona's McDowell Mountain Park, after a 7-year-old grey Arabian horse competing in an endurance event lost his rider and disappeared, according to Phoenix television station KNXV-TV. Rider Lucian...

Sale of Interest in Curlin Rejected

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:48:03 GMT

A Kentucky state judge has denied the private bid by majority owner Stonestreet Stables for the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, ordering the pertinent parties to work out their differences on their own. Franklin County Circuit...