The Horse Archive

New rodeo queen royalties crowned

The horsemanship competition Missy Mount Turnbull Rodeo Queen, the Junior Miss Mount Turnbull Rodeo Queen and the Miss Mount Turnbull Rodeo Queen contests were held at the Nelson Duane Memorial Rodeo More here: New rodeo queen royalties crowned ...
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Equine Guelph Launches Horse Safety Website for Kids

Interactive flash activities and videos make learning about safety on the horse farm fun and accessible for young horse enthusiasts.... View post: Equine Guelph Launches Horse Safety Website for Kids ...
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Veterinarians Ready to Assist at Three-Day Event

No matter what type of competition is being held the health and well-being of the horse is of great concern. At the majority of equestrian competitions, regardless of discipline, a veterinary team is on staff to ensure horses remain in good health.... Read the original post: Veterinarians Ready to Assist at...
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Bond Conditions Set in McConnell Soring Case

High-profile Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Jackie L. McConnell, accused of violating the Horse Protection Act (HPA) by soring horses, can only train horses he personally owns while he awaits trial on the charges against him.... Read this article: Bond Conditions Set in McConnell Soring Case ...
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Applications for AAEP Foundation Funding Due May 1

Priority emphasis will be given to applications that have the most impact on the health and welfare of the horse on a national and international scope or where emergency funding is needed.... More here: Applications for AAEP Foundation Funding Due May 1 ...
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Leadership Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Local equine-industry leaders will examine how the horse influenced their personal leadership development and career paths during a public panel discussion April 17 in the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.... View original post here: Leadership Straight from the Horse's Mouth ...
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Miss. Authorities Seek Owner of Injured, Abandoned Horse

Sattler said the horse had deep stab wounds on his hind legs, a wound in the girth area of its belly, and a deep back wound located where a saddle would fit. Nails had also been driven into the horse's back hooves, she said.... Read more: Miss. Authorities Seek Owner of...
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‘Luck’ Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies

A groom was walking the animal back to its barn after a veterinary inspection when the horse reared, fell backwards, and was injured. A veterinarian euthanized the animal due to the severity of its injuries.... Original post: 'Luck' Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies ...
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Standing RLP in Horses Safe, Effective (AAEP 2011)

One researcher found that general anesthesia for intravenous regional limb perfusion (RLP) is not justified as this procedure can safely, effectively, and comfortably be performed (with the horse) standing, particularly when a nerve block is used.... Read more from the original source: Standing RLP in Horses Safe, Effective (AAEP 2011) ...
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In Depth: Evaluating the Upper Respiratory Tract (AAEP 2011)

By making use of both the horse's clinical history and the available technology, veterinarians are often able to make an accurate diagnosis of an upper respiratory tract disorder before deciding on a course of action.... See the original post: In Depth: Evaluating the Upper Respiratory Tract (AAEP 2011) ...
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