Equine

Horse Teeth Floaters/Bobby Griswold
[Oct. 20, 2009] We really need vets who are willing to speak up on behalf of the non-DVM dental practitioners as well as for the rights of horse owners... By Courtesy of Edye Lucas

Tick-Transmitted Horse Disease Detected on South Texas Ranch
[Oct. 20, 2009] A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas. Additional testing is being conducted to determine the extent of infection. Horses on the ranch are quarantined to their premises, and a thorough disease investigation is underway.

Man accused of taking rodeo horse appears in court
[Oct. 20, 2009] AP - October 19, 2009 4:55 PM ET PIERRE, SD (AP) - A Fort Pierre man accused of stealing a rodeo horse made his first court appearance Monday and said he ...

LIVE BARREL RACE WEBCAST - D&G 2009 Super Tour
[Oct. 17, 2009] All the live action starts today at 5:00pm CDT and continues through Sunday, October 18. By Barrel Horse World

We Can Go Back To The Good Old Days of Cross-Country
[Oct. 17, 2009] For most of this decade, event riders, officials and course designers in the United States and abroad have debated the rise of the short format and the near demise of the classic format for three-day events... By John Strassburger

Red Sox Success Could Bring Back Boston Mounted Unit
[Oct. 14, 2009] The Boston Herald is reporting that city officials are concerned about crowd control should the Boston Red Sox make the World Series.

Birth Control for West’s Wild Herds?
[Oct. 14, 2009] The Washington Post is reporting that the government plans to sterilize wild horse herds and relocate some to sanctuaries, according to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

Unexplained Lameness? Could Be Back Problems
[Oct. 14, 2009] You’ve had the vet out, and he’s done a lameness exam and blocked joints. You might have even had your horse’s stifle or hocks (or both) injected. But he’s still not right. It’s an unspecific type of lameness, and it doesn’t necessarily put him out of work.

Get your Horse and Barn Ready for the Winter Season
[Oct. 14, 2009] With a little advance planning, you can ready your horse and barn for the upcoming deep-freeze.

Stop Trailside Grass Grabbers
[Oct. 14, 2009] The trail is not an all-you-can-eat buffet. These easy tips can help you manage your grass hog.

HORSE COUNTRY: CRACKER BARREL OFFERS CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS & THE HORSES THEY LOVE IN NEW BOOK FROM NASHVILLE AUTHOR
[Oct. 13, 2009] Nashville, Tennessee – Patrons of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store from coast-to-coast have a wonderful new book to browse in the “Country Store” as they wait for seating for their favorite home cooked meals! By Webster & Associates

Rodeo standout now wins prizes for horse research
[Oct. 12, 2009] She has worked really, really hard," said Shannon Moreaux, assistant professor of equine science and Peterson's adviser. Peterson is his first graduate ...

Stolen Horse Recovered; Max Home With 14-Year-Old Owner
[Oct. 12, 2009] Kaitlynn Bilskie never gave up hope in finding her barrel racing partner, said her stepfather, Keith Caughran. "This has just been an amazing miracle," he ...

TRAIL CORRAL
[Oct. 5, 2009] Trail Corral puts horse safety and ease of use first with
its new Portable Stall &Corral system. (NOTHING COMPARES)