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Dr. Henneke Developer of Horse Body Scoring System Dies
Dr Don Henneke, the scientist who developed the well-known Henneke horse body-condition scoring system, has died after a battle with cancer. Henneke, who was professor of animal sciences and director of equine science at Tarleton State University, in Texa
Dr. Getty's Tip of the Month: Hay is Missing Key Nutrients
Horses who mostly rely on hay as their predominant forage source require supplementation to fill in nutritional gaps especially during the colder seasons when pasture is not as nutritious or plentiful.
No More Manure Pile for Millcreek Sweepstakes Winner
âLorraine Jerabek has ditched her wheelbarrow and will be spreading horse manure from now on with the stainless steel Millcreek 27 SS compact spreader she won in Millcreek Manufacturingâs 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes.â
Shetland Pony Midge Study Offers Clues to Curbing Allergies
âResearchers at the University of Edinburgh have shown for the first time that all horses respond to midge bites and that their immune system can act in two different ways in response to the allergy-causing irritants in midge bites.â
Pasture Associated Laminitis Prevention Strategies Coming Soon
On March 25, 2014, at 7 PM, ET, My Horse University will present a live webcast Pasture Associated Laminitis Prevention Strategies presented by Paul D. Siciliano, PhD. and Shannon Pratt Phillips, PhD. of North Carolina State University.
Caterpillars: A Threat to Mares and Foals
University of Kentucky experts report that eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun hatching well ahead of last year and expect the egg hatch to be completed in Central Kentucky by the first full week of March.
American Endurance Ride Conference Reaffirms Open Endurance Records
The organization supports trail building and maintenance, horse welfare through veterinary research and education, as well as tracking rider and equine mileage and points for its 700 endurance competitions held annually across the U.S. and Canada.
Will California Chrome Race at Belmont? Depends on Nasal Strip!
Although trainer Art Sherman has made no threats about the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner passing on a chance to become a Triple Crown winner, he has suggested it is a possibility if the horse is not allowed to wear his customary nasal strip.
Euthanasia: A Gift for a Suffering Horse
Difficult though it may be to contemplate, there may come a time when, for humane or other reasons, you need to consider euthanasia for your horse. Choosing whether, or when, to end a beloved animal's life may be the hardest decision you ever have to
Intercollegiate Horse Show Assn Sponsored by NHRA
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) is proud to announce that the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) fully embraced its role as official sponsor for the IHSA Western Semi-Finals (March 24-25). The semi-finals lead up to the 2012 IHSA