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  • How and Where Do Horse Injuries Occur?

    New research by Dr. Rosie Owen at Liverpool University, shows that horses are injured far more frequently than thought, and the surprising findings reveal that most injuries occur during turnout rather than during riding exercises.

    Flossie Sellers - December 5, 2011 10:30

  • Rood and Riddle Hosts Thoroughbred Pre-sale Seminar

    Seminar to Educate Thoroughbred Buyers and Consignors about Common Airway and Radiographic Issues with Sale Yearlings

    Flossie Sellers - July 24, 2012 15:26

  • Equine Abandonment a Huge Problem in Texas

    After more than a year of drought in Texas, sparse crops, and the price of hay more than doubling, abandoned horses and donkeys are being found along roads and on run-down farms all over the state. Authorities say the numbers are at least ten times gre

    Flossie Sellers - December 5, 2011 12:02

  • Save Your Horses and "Beat the Bugs" with Biosecurity

    Back by popular demand, Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from October 22 – November 4, 2012.  Equine Guelph's new eWorkshops are two-week online short courses designed for busy horse owners. 

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 08:22

  • Outbreak Alert Gives Veterinarians and Owners Edge

    When it comes to equine health care, a partnership between horse owners and veterinarians is a must. Equally important is staying informed about potential disease threats that may put a horse’s health at risk.

    Flossie Sellers - December 6, 2011 13:16

  • Protect Your Horse from Getting Tetanus

    According to Pfizer Animal Health, all horses are at risk for developing tetanus. Along with a number of horse diseases such as West Nile virus, Eastern and Western equine encephalitis, rabies, and strangles, tetanus, is preventable through a veterinaria

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 13:53

  • Horses Lose Homes in Arizona Fire

    In Arizona, fire crews are working hard to bring the blaze that torched at least 62 homes under control. The Wallow Fire is now the largest in recent Arizona history, encompassing more than 500,000 acres. Rescuers are concerned that some of more th

    Flossie Sellers - June 22, 2011 09:54

  • USRider, EKU Offer Large-animal Rescue Training

    First responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel are encouraged to register for one of the best annual training opportunities in the U.S. – the Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue Tra

    Flossie Sellers - December 7, 2011 09:07

  • Owners Urged to Vaccinate All Horses

    Veterinarians throughout the US are urging horse owners to make sure all horses have received core vaccinations after two Quarter horses in North Carolina were euthanized this month after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), a mosquito-bo

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 15:51

  • Making Sense of Ingredient Lists, Feed Tags, and Hay Analysis Reports

    On  Thursday, January 12, 2012, equine nutrition expert, Dr. Juliet Getty, will present a teleseminar on "Making Sense of Ingredient Lists, Feed Tags, and Hay Analysis Reports.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 8, 2011 10:38

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