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• Corn Planting Delayed

  By KER Staff · May 15, 2013

  U.S. farmers expect to grow more corn this year than last. However, corn planting is progressing much more slowly than usual this spring due to rain and cool temperatures in the Midwest.

• Make Plans for National Trails Day

  By KER Staff · May 15, 2013

  National Trails Day is planned for June 1. Trail riders as well as other groups of trail users are urged to plan events and activities to promote and enjoy the nation’s trails.

• TOBA Hosts Breeding Clinic

  By KER Staff · May 15, 2013

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) will offer a Breeding Clinic from May 31 to June 2 in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Facts from the Kentucky Horse Industry Survey

  By KER Staff · May 9, 2013

• Multiple Shows Planned for AQHA-NCHA Weekend

  By KER Staff · May 8, 2013

  Enthusiasts in the discipline of cutting will have a chance to build point totals during the AQHA-NCHA Weekend held May 30 to June 2. Classes and scheduled throughout the United States and Canada.

• Global Feed Production Measured

  By KER Staff · May 8, 2013

  Global feed production for all domestic animals was 954 million tonnes in 2012, according to a recent survey. Asia, with a total of 356 million tones, produces more feed than any other region.

• Classes in Farrier Skills Offered

  By KER Staff · May 7, 2013

  Keg Shoe Modification Forge Classes will be held in Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in mid-May and at other times throughout the rest of the year.

• Tax Law Change Would Recognize Horse Ownership as a Business

  By KER Staff · May 2, 2013

  The Equine Tax Parity Act, which would make horses eligible for capital gains treatment after twelve months rather than the currently legislated 24 months, has been introduced. If passed into law, the act would give horses a similar status to other business assets.

• TOBA Plans Seminar for Thoroughbred Horse Owners

  By KER Staff · May 1, 2013

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) will hold a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on May 17 in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Storm Cat, Leading Thoroughbred Sire, Euthanized

  By KER Staff · April 30, 2013

  Influential Thoroughbred sire Storm Cat has been euthanized due to declining health and old age.

• Calculating Body Weight in Foals

  By KER Staff · April 25, 2013

  Knowing a foal’s body weight is important in tracking growth and determining the correct doses of dewormers and medications.

• Inspection of Horses Entered in a Race

  By KER Staff · April 24, 2013

  At the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit held in the fall of 2012, attendees were informed about the current rules detailing inspection of Thoroughbred horses entered in a race. The rules were written and approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

• Veterinary Workshops Scheduled

  By KER Staff · April 23, 2013

  Two veterinary workshops will be conducted from May 11 to 17 at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

• Donkey Heart Valves May Be Suitable for Human Use

  By KER Staff · April 18, 2013

  According to recent research, heart valves from donkeys may be useful in human medicine. Certain characteristics make them more desirable for use in humans than bovine valves.

• Predicting Time of Foaling

  By KER Staff · April 17, 2013

  When is that mare going to foal? This question has been asked countless times, and various warning signs have been cited as “foolproof” markers of impending birth. Just as many times, however, mares have proven that only they know when the time is right.

• Minnesota to Hold Horse Expo

  By KER Staff · April 16, 2013

  The Minnesota Horse Expo will be held April 26 to 28 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Conference on Equine Law to be Held

  By KER Staff · April 15, 2013

  The University of Kentucky’s College of Law will host its 28th Annual National Conference on Equine Law May 1 and 2 at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Where Were Horses Domesticated?

  By KER Staff · April 11, 2013

  New evidence sheds some light on the question of whether domestication occurred in only one place or in several locations more or less simultaneously.

• Genetic Influence on Jumping Ability in Horses

  By KER Staff · April 10, 2013

  A study in Germany has indicated that jumping ability in horses has some heritable aspects.

• Study on Laminitis Needs Assistance from Minnesota Horse Owners

  By KER Staff · April 10, 2013

  Researchers from the University of Minnesota are looking for horse farms within two hours of St. Paul, Minnesota to collaborate on a study investigating the relationship between laminitis and weeds.

• Fatality Rate for Racehorses

  By KER Staff · April 10, 2013

  After completing four years of data collection through the Equine Injury Database, The Jockey Club has released an updated fatality rate for Thoroughbred racehorses in North America.

• Nine Chosen for Quarter Horse Hall of Fame

  By KER Staff · April 8, 2013

  Four men and five horses have been selected to join the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2014. The newly honored individuals were chosen on the basis of having served the American Quarter Horse in various ways.

• American Feed Industry Association Workshop

  By KER Staff · April 8, 2013

  The American Feed Industry Association will host the workshop "FAMI-QS Awareness in Feed Safety Program: Solutions for the Specialty Feed and Mixture Industry" April 17 to 18 in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Horse Shoeing Class Scheduled

  By KER Staff · April 4, 2013

  A Keg Shoe Modification Forge Class will be held April 20 in Fouke, Arkansas.Various techniques will be taught to new and apprentice farriers.

• Factors in Adopting an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Horse

  By KER Staff · April 4, 2013

  Many retired racehorses find success in other discipline, but the wear and tear of their racetrack days often predicts the speed in which they are transitioned to their next career.

• Northern Dancer Named Equine Canada’s Horse of the Year

  By KER Staff · April 3, 2013

  At the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala, the Hickstead Trophy went to deceased Thoroughbred stallion Northern Dancer who was selected as Horse of the Year.

• TOBA Plans Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar

  By KER Staff · April 2, 2013

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will hold a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on April 19 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Equine Guelph To Host E-Workshop on Colic in Horses

  By KER Staff · April 1, 2013

  Scheduled for April 15 to 18, an e-workshop produced by Equine Guelph is designed to help horse owners understand colic.

• FEI Sports Forum Planned

  By KER Staff · March 27, 2013

  An FEI Sports Forum will be held April 8 and 9 in Lausanne, Switzerland, at the International Institute for Management Development.

• South Africa Hosts Feed Congress

  By KER Staff · March 26, 2013

  The 4th Global Feed and Food Congress will be held April 8 to 12 in Sun City, South Africa. Presentations will focus on feed and food safety, food security, technology, and sustainability.

• Estimates Increase for Plantings of Corn, Soy, and Wheat

  By KER Staff · March 25, 2013

  Grain planting estimates in the U.S. have risen from previous forecasts, and predictions for corn, soybean, and wheat crops are higher than previous USDA figures released this year.

• Equine Affaire to be Held

  By KER Staff · March 25, 2013

  Equine Affaire will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from April 11 to 14.

• Horse Behavior and Safety E-Workshop Planned

  By KER Staff · March 21, 2013

  Equine Guelph is offering a Horse Behavior and Safety eWorkshop from April 1 to 14. The online course will present information about handling horses safely.

• Equine Guelph Offers Research Seminar

  By KER Staff · March 19, 2013

  Equine Guelph will present a research seminar April 6 seminar at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. The seminar marks ten years of Equine Guelph’s service to the equine industry.

• Kentucky Equine Youth Festival

  By KER Staff · March 19, 2013

  The Kentucky Equine Youth Festival will be held March 27 at the Kentucky Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. The festival is designed to introduce school children to the world or horses and riding.

• Horses with Hock Arthritis Sought for Medication Test

  By KER Staff · March 18, 2013

  Researchers at Texas A&M University are beginning a new clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a drug on hock osteoarthritis in horses. They are looking for 40 horses with hock problems to use in a double-blind study.

• Live Oak International, Sport Horse Forum Scheduled

  By KER Staff · March 13, 2013

  Live Oak International will be held March 20 to 24 in Ocala, Florida and will showcase world-class driving and Grand Prix show jumping. A sport horse forum hosted by Kentucky Equine Research and featuring world-class equestrians will be held during the event.

• Equitana Planned in Germany

  By KER Staff · March 12, 2013

  Equitana, billed as the world’s fair of equestrian sports, will be held March 16 to 24 in Essen, Germany.

• Horses Poisoned by Milkweed

  By KER Staff · March 12, 2013

  Nineteen horses that died at the Wild Horse Inmate Program facility in Colorado were probably poisoned by narrowleaf whorled milkweed that was in baled hay, according to findings from the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Colorado State University.

• Quarter Horse Judging Clinic To Be Held

  By KER Staff · March 7, 2013

  The AQHA Educational Judging Seminar and Novice Judge Testing will be held March 18 to 20 in Irving, Texas.

• Horse Owners Asked to Participate in Equine Survey in U.K.

  By KER Staff · March 6, 2013

  Horse owners in the U.K. are being asked to share information about the management and health of their horses by taking the online National Equine Health Survey (NEHS).

• Black Caviar Enters Australian Racing Hall of Fame

  By KER Staff · March 5, 2013

  Champion race mare Black Caviar has been chosen for induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. The choice marks only the second time a horse has received this honor while still racing.

• Protective Headgear Required for Dressage Riders

  By KER Staff · March 4, 2013

  A rule change by the United States Equestrian Federation mandates the wearing of protective headgear for dressage competitors beginning April 1, 2013.

• AQHA Convention Scheduled

  By KER Staff · February 27, 2013

  The 2013 American Quarter Horse Association Convention will be held March 8 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.

• Canine Vaccine Tested for Treatment of Melanomas in Horses

  By KER Staff · February 26, 2013

  Researchers have begun a study to determine the safety and efficacy of a vaccine approved for the treatment of melanomas in dogs. The vaccine could prove useful in horses, as these tumors are common in gray horses over the age of 13 where about 80% of this population are affected.

• Equine Guelph Offers E-Workshop on Colic in Horses

  By KER Staff · February 25, 2013

  An e-workshop produced by Equine Guelph is designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this common but serious horse malady by following good stable management practices. The e-workshop will be held March 11 to 24.

• Chester Weber Donates Two Days of Training at USET Fund Raiser

  By KER Staff · February 22, 2013

  Top international combined driver Chester Weber will donate two days of training to help the USET’s fund-raising effort “Salute to Driving.” The winner of the training package will be able to bring personal horses for two days of training with Weber at Live Oak Stud, his driving facility in Ocala, Florida.

• BLM Changes Policies on Feral Horse Roundups

  By KER Staff · February 20, 2013

  The Bureau of Land Management has announced internal policy changes in an effort to strengthen the humane treatment of mustangs and increase public transparency.

• Road to the Horse Features International Roster of Trainers

  By KER Staff · February 19, 2013

  Road to the Horse will be held March 15 to 17 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In this competition, elite horse trainers select unhandled three-year-olds out of a group of Quarter Horses brought from the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas.

• U.S. Feed Supply Status Depends on Weather

  By KER Staff · February 18, 2013

  A year of good weather would go a long way toward replacing stocks of grain and other animal feed products, according to a talk given at the International Production and Processing Expo recently held in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Australian Horse is First Hendra Virus Fatality for 2013

  By KER Staff · February 13, 2013

  A stockhorse on a property near Mackay in northern Queensland, Australia, has succumbed to Hendra virus infection, marking the first equine death of the year from the virus.

• Belgium is Site of European Equine Nutrition and Health Congress

  By KER Staff · February 12, 2013

  The Sixth European Equine Nutrition and Health Congress will be held March 1 and 2 in Ghent, Belgium. The focus is “Feeding for Gastrointestinal Health.”

• British Equine Forum Scheduled

  By KER Staff · February 11, 2013

  Britain’s 21st National Equine Forum will be held on March 5 in London. The meeting will bring together many sectors of the equestrian industry to listen to and debate the latest equestrian news and views.

• Global Feed Production Totals Released

  By KER Staff · February 6, 2013

  According to the results of an international survey, global animal feed production for 2012 was 959 million metric tons, with feeds for horses and other equines totaling 11 million metric tons.

• Hands-On Seminars Available at University of Minnesota

  By KER Staff · February 5, 2013

  The University of Minnesota is offering a series of Hands-on Horse Owner Education Seminars on Thursday nights at the university's Equine Center.

• Cellulitis in Horses

  By KER Staff · February 5, 2013

  Cellulitis, an extreme swelling in a horse's leg caused by a bacterial infection, is characterized by warm, painful tissue, and it is usually best for a veterinarian to treat this condition.

• Pennsylvania Horse World Expo Planned

  By KER Staff · February 4, 2013

  The 11th Annual Pennsylvania Horse World Expo will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from February 21 to 24.

• Pasture Management Seminar Offered

  By KER Staff · January 29, 2013

  The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and UK Ag Equine Programs will host “Pastures Please!” on February 18 in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Thoroughbred Incentive Program Approves Horse Shows

  By KER Staff · January 28, 2013

  The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) has given final approval to more than 375 horse shows to be held in 37 states and Canadian provinces.

• AFIA-KSU Feed Manufacturing Short Course Offered

  By KER Staff · January 23, 2013

  The American Feed Industry Association and the International Grains Program of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University have scheduled the AFIA-KSU Advanced Feed Manufacturing Short Course on February 18 to 21 in Manhattan, Kansas.

• Horses Stronger in Latest Economic Figures for Kentucky

  By KER Staff · January 22, 2013

  Kentucky had an increase in farm receipts related to horses from 2010 to 2011, the most recent years for which statistics are available, rising from $700 million to $800 million in those years.

• Information About Horse Health Offered by Equine Guelph

  By KER Staff · January 21, 2013

  Equine Guelph, an information center provided to horse owners and caregivers by the University of Guelph in Canada, is offering a new program called Health Flash.

• Conformational Choke Points Can Limit Performance in Horses

  By KER Staff · January 21, 2013

  To perform at maximal ability, a horse must be able to move freely without discomfort. Anything that impairs free and easy movement limits performance. Serious flaws in conformation are among the causes of inefficient movement.

• Another Possible Risk Linked to Fescue in Pastures

  By KER Staff · January 16, 2013

  Grazing pastures with endophyte-infected fescue poses serious dangers to late-pregnant mares and their unborn foals. A possible new threat associated with fescue endophyte has been uncovered by recent research.

• Online Equine Nutrition Course Offered

  By KER Staff · January 15, 2013

  The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is offering a free five-week online course in equine nutrition. The course is set to begin in late January.

• Calling All Farms for USDA Census

  By KER Staff · January 14, 2013

  The USDA is conducting a census of farm and ranch owners. Owners of property used in any type of horse business are eligible to participate to present an accurate picture of the importance and scope of the horse industry.

• Career Fair for Agricultural Industries

  By KER Staff · January 8, 2013

  The Hutson School of Agriculture Career Fair will be held February 6 at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. Representatives of agriculture-related companies will be able to give students insight into the professions attainable within the agriculture industry.

• Animal Feeds Short Course Scheduled

  By KER Staff · January 8, 2013

  The 23rd Annual Practical Short Course on Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion will be held February 3 to 8 in College Station, Texas.

• Possible Treatment for Bone Fragility Disorder in Horses

  By KER Staff · January 7, 2013

  Bone fragility disorder is a malady that sometimes strikes horses living in northern coastal California. Researchers have encouraging results from a new medication for this disease.

• Event Introduces Horses to Families

  By KER Staff · January 4, 2013

  Kentucky Round-Up, a family event featuring horse fun, learning, and interaction, will be held February 2 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

• International Feed Expo Scheduled

  By KER Staff · January 2, 2013

  The International Feed Expo will be held on January 29 to 31 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is a showcase of the newest technologies and emerging trends in the feed industry.

• Booklet Addresses Handling Horses Safely in the Pasture

  By KER Staff · December 31, 2012

  A booklet containing information on handling horses safely outside the barn area has been released by the University of Kentucky. It was written with input from experienced horse managers and is intended to teach less experienced owners correct handling

• AAEP Plans Resort Symposium

  By KER Staff · December 27, 2012

  AAEP's 15th Annual Resort Symposium will be held January 27 to 29 in Aruba. A variety of veterinary topics will be discussed during this interactive meeting.

• Finding a Horse’s Age: Can the Teeth Tell the Tale?

  By KER Staff · December 25, 2012

  Ideas on how to judge a horse’s age can be found in the "Official Guide for Determining the Age of the Horse," a publication available from the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

• Obesity Prevalent in Equine Population

  By KER Staff · December 24, 2012

  In a recent study of equine body condition scores, about half the horses were found to be overweight or obese, a figure higher than reported in previous studies.

• Thoroughbred Charities to Hold Stallion Season Auction

  By KER Staff · December 21, 2012

  Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will hold its 23rd Annual Stallion Season Auction on January 3 to 5. A number of other items will be included in the auction.

• Maryland Horse World Expo Scheduled

  By KER Staff · December 20, 2012

  The 17th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo will be held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium from January18 to 20.

• Professional Development for Riding Coaches in British Columbia

  By KER Staff · December 18, 2012

  A Coaches Professional Development Day sponsored by the Horse Council of British Columbia will be held January 18 at the Kamloops Convention Center in Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada.

• Horse Industry Issues Identified

  By KER Staff · December 17, 2012

  In a nationwide survey recently conducted by American Horse Publications, horse owners were asked to identify the most significant issues impacting the equine industry. More than 10,000 responses were collected from horse owners and managers.

• Equine Health, Breeding Management to be Discussed at Showcase

  By KER Staff · December 12, 2012

  The 2013 Equine Showcase & Breeders’ Short Course will be held January 18 and 19 at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Auditorium in Lexington.

• Horse Management Document Reviewed in Canada

  By KER Staff · December 11, 2012

  A draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines in Canada is being offered for review and comments. The document was prepared under the direction of Equine Canada and is designed to reflect a common understanding of equine care expectations and recommended practices in Canada.

• American Hanoverian Society Plans Annual Meeting

  By KER Staff · December 10, 2012

  The American Hanoverian Society Annual Meeting will be held January 18 to 20 in San Diego, California. The meeting will feature educational programs and seminars.

• Report Shows Impact of Irish Sport Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · December 5, 2012

  A comprehensive report about the economic impact of the Irish Sport Horse industry has been released.

• Alberta Horse Breeders and Owners Conference Scheduled

  By KER Staff · December 4, 2012

  The 31st Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference will be held January 11 to 13 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

• Input of Australian Horse Owners Sought for Hendra Survey

  By KER Staff · December 3, 2012

  The Australian Horse Industry Council is encouraging all horse owners in Australia to complete a survey about Hendra virus even if they live outside the high-risk areas.

• Feed Management for Donkeys and Mules

  By KER Staff · November 29, 2012

  Donkeys and mules do not require the same level of nutrition as horses, partly because they evolved as browsers, consuming shrubs and woody vegetation.

• Phosphorus-Uptake Gene Could Improve Grain Yields

  By KER Staff · November 28, 2012

  Plant scientists have discovered a gene that could improve rice yields, and further studies may reveal ways to boost yields of oats, corn, and other grain crops used to make human food as well as feeds for horses and other livestock.

• Emergency Equine Rescue Class Offered

  By KER Staff · November 27, 2012

  Brazos Valley Equine Hospital and Texas A&M University are partnering to offer a Technical Large Animal Emergency Response class on December 14 and 15.

• Auburn University Offers Conference for Veterinarians

  By KER Staff · November 21, 2012

  The J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference for the Practitioner will be held December 6 and 7 at Auburn University in Alabama. Many topics are on the schedule, some of which include nutritional management, dental surgery, and legal aspects of overseeing a pharmacy.

• American Association of Equine Practitioners Meeting Announced

  By KER Staff · November 21, 2012

  The American Association of Equine Practitioners 58th Annual Convention will be held December 1 to 5 in Anaheim, California.

• Hendra Virus Vaccine Available for Australian Horses

  By KER Staff · November 20, 2012

  A long-awaited vaccine to protect horses against Hendra virus is now available through veterinarians in Australia. Carried by large fruit bats known as flying foxes, the virus has killed more than 80 horses in the last 20 years.

• Campdrafting Is a Popular Sport for Australian Riders

  By KER Staff · November 14, 2012

  Combine a horse, a rider, one or more cattle, a stopwatch, and a figure-eight course around ground pegs and through a gate. What do you have? The answer is campdrafting, an equestrian sport that combines elements of cutting, team penning, and even barrel racing.

• Land or Air Travel for Horses: How Stressful Is It?

  By KER Staff · November 14, 2012

  A recent study by the Japan Racing Association examined stress in horses traveling by land or air, using heart rate as an indicator of stress.

• Corn Production Jumps in Brazil

  By KER Staff · November 13, 2012

  Brazil’s production of corn has grown steadily in the last decade, according to figures released by the U.S. Grains Council.

• Russian Grain Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · November 12, 2012

  The Third International Conference, “Grain Industry in the Twenty-First Century,” will be held November 20 to 22 in Moscow, Russia.

• Survey Reports Statistics of Horse Ownership

  By KER Staff · November 9, 2012

  In the spring of 2010, American Horse Publications conducted a nationwide online survey to collect facts about the horse industry. More than 10,000 responses were collected from horse owners and managers.

• Florida Equine Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · November 8, 2012

  The Fiftieth Annual Ocala Equine Conference will be held November 16 to 19 in Ocala, Florida. Lecture topics will include various aspects of lameness, surgery, upper respiratory tract issues, internal medicine, dentistry, and cardiology.

• FEI Horses Must Be Microchipped

  By KER Staff · November 7, 2012

  The FEI General Assembly resulted in a change in veterinary regulations such that all horses to be newly registered with the FEI must be microchipped.

• Equine Proliferative Enteropathy Symposium Scheduled

  By KER Staff · November 6, 2012

  The University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science will host a symposium on November 15, focusing on equine proliferative enteropathy, a gastrointestinal disease.

• Foal Numbers Declining for Several Horse Breeds

  By KER Staff · November 5, 2012

  Several breed associations are seeing fewer new registrations. Associations noting a decline in foal registrations include The Jockey Club, the American Quarter Horse Association, and the United States Trotting Association, a registry for Standardbreds.

• Upcoming Events in the Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · November 1, 2012

  The AFIA Equipment Manufacturers Conference will be held November 8 to 10 in San Diego, California, and Equine Affaire will be held at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts on November 8 to 11.

• Cleaning Horse Stalls is Good for You!

  By KER Staff · October 31, 2012

  Riding, grooming horses, and mucking out a barn are all activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, according to a study conducted by the British Horse Society.

• Genetic Basis for Performance Studied

  By KER Staff · October 30, 2012

  A research team at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research looked at hundreds of French sport horses of various breeds and tried to identify genetic performance links by using a DNA analysis chip.

• Texas A&M Begins Construction of New Equine Complex

  By KER Staff · October 29, 2012

  Construction has begun on the first phase of the new Texas A&M Equine Complex in College Station, Texas. The new complex will provide a home for equine science education, research, and outreach.

• World Mycotoxin Meeting Scheduled

  By KER Staff · October 24, 2012

  The 7th Conference of the World Mycotoxin Forum and the 13th IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins will be held November 5 to 9 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

• Continued Dry Conditions Threaten Winter Crops

  By KER Staff · October 24, 2012

  Though drought conditions in the U.S. have eased in some growing areas, other regions are still so dry in late fall that winter wheat planting and emergence could be seriously affected.

• Kansas State University Sponsors Feed Industry Forum

  By KER Staff · October 23, 2012

  A course devoted to developing a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan will be held November 5 to 8 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

• Canadian Horse Industry Study Shows Current Trends

  By KER Staff · October 16, 2012

  The 2010 Canadian Horse Industry Profile Study was commissioned by Equine Canada and involved responses from well over 2,500 adults directly involved with horses. The respondents were chosen from all Canadian provinces as well as the northern territories.

• Miniature Horses Used as Service Animals

  By KER Staff · October 16, 2012

  In the last few years, Miniature Horses have joined dogs as service animals trained to guide visually impaired people. Miniature Horses tend to have a longer working life than dogs, meaning that a blind individual will not have to replace his guide animal as frequently.

• Equine Infectious Disease Conference to be Held in Lexington

  By KER Staff · October 15, 2012

  The University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center will host the International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases to be held in Lexington, Kentucky, from October 21 to 26, 2012.

• Hitting the Books and the Horse Barn

  By KER Staff · October 15, 2012

  Students in Lexington, Kentucky, who have trouble succeeding in traditional classrooms now have another option. As part of The Stables, an alternative school program, young people pursue a course of academic studies but also have barn chores.

• Auburn University Offers Conference for Veterinarians

  By KER Staff · October 10, 2012

  The J.T. Vaughan Equine Conference for the Practitioner will be held December 6 and 7 at Auburn University in Alabama.

• Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer Given Fine, Probation

  By KER Staff · October 9, 2012

  A Tennessee Walking Horse trainer will pay a substantial fine and serve probation as a result of federal charges related to transporting and showing horses that had been subjected to abuse.

• U.S. Corn Harvest Down, World Grain Stores Increase

  By KER Staff · October 8, 2012

  Stocks of corn in the U.S. at the end of September are the lowest in eight years and represent a drop of 15 million bushels from the previous season. Wheat stocks, on the other hand, have increased from last year's total.

• Florida Veterinary Conference Announced

  By KER Staff · October 3, 2012

  The Florida Association of Equine Practitioners 8th Annual Promoting Excellence Symposium will be held October 11 to 14 in Naples, Florida.

• Thoroughbred Welfare and Safety Summit Planned

  By KER Staff · October 2, 2012

  The Jockey Club and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will host a Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit on October 16 and 17 at the Keeneland Association sales pavilion in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Strong Numbers Seen at Keeneland September Yearling Sale

  By KER Staff · October 2, 2012

  An impressive group of horses and the presence of some new and returning buyers combined for elevated prices and averages at the 2012 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

• West Nile Virus Detected in a Horse in New York

  By KER Staff · September 27, 2012

  West Nile virus (WNV) was confirmed on serologic samples from a 29-year-old mare this week. The horse had no travel history outside of Westchester County, New York.

• Short Course on Feed Manufacturing Offered in Kansas

  By KER Staff · September 26, 2012

  The AFIA-KSU Advanced Feed Manufacturing Short Course will be held October 8 to 11 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

• Trail Ride Scheduled at Central Kentucky Park

  By KER Staff · September 26, 2012

  A guided trail ride will be held on October 6 at Hisle Park northeast of Lexington, Kentucky. Hisle Park is one of the city's newest, encompassing 280 acres of rolling pastureland.

• Breeding Statistics Released by The Jockey Club

  By KER Staff · September 25, 2012

  The Jockey Club recently released foal registration statistics for the current year. The figures indicate that registrations for this year are down, continuing a trend toward fewer registered Thoroughbreds.

• West Nile Virus Outbreak in Horses

  By KER Staff · September 24, 2012

  West Nile virus has been reported in animals in at least 25 states during the late summer and early fall of 2012. The number of cases is the highest since the disease was first found in the United States more than a decade ago.

• AFIA Releases Report on Future of Grains, Bioenergy, and Livestock

  By KER Staff · September 20, 2012

  The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has assembled a summary of recent trends in the bioenergy, grain, feed, and livestock industries.

• Using Treated Wood for Horse Fencing

  By KER Staff · September 19, 2012

  Good-quality pressure-treated wooden fence posts can be expected to last about twice as long as nontreated posts. Is there a real danger in allowing horses to be exposed to pressure-treated wood?

• Horse Conformation is Topic of Workshop

  By KER Staff · September 18, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host a pedigree and conformation clinic on October 8 and 9 in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Horse Racing Games from The Jockey Club

  By KER Staff · September 17, 2012

  The Jockey Club has launched two games that may appeal to anyone interested in horses or horse racing, and both games are accessible through Facebook.

• Workshop on Feed Safety Planned

  By KER Staff · September 12, 2012

  The American Feed Industry Association will host a workshop on “Awareness in Feed Safety Program: Solutions for the Specialty Feed and Mixture Industry” on September 25 and 26 in Rosemont, Illinois.

• So You Want To Be a Racing Official?

  By KER Staff · September 11, 2012

  The Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) will offer a Certificate Program in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on September 28 and 29.

• Effect of Fasting on Equine Heart Rate

  By KER Staff · September 10, 2012

  A surprising result was found when researchers looked at heart rate in horses that had been denied access to feed.

• AQHA To Hold “Life Is a Ride”

  By KER Staff · September 6, 2012

  The American Quarter Horse Association “Life Is a Ride” trail ride will be held September 21 to 23, near Mammoth Cave National Park in western Kentucky.

• Equine Guelph Seeking Input on Colic

  By KER Staff · September 5, 2012

  Equine Guelph, an equine center at the University of Guelph in Canada, is conducting a colic survey in an attempt to better understand colic management practices.Find out more!

• Kentucky Governor Overrides Race-Day Medication Decision

  By KER Staff · September 4, 2012

  Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, has used his executive powers to override a decision that blocked changes in medication procedures for racehorses.

• New EPM Medication Approved for Horses

  By KER Staff · August 30, 2012

  The FDA has approved a new medication for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). The new product is said to be less expensive than previous treatments.

• Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners To Meet

  By KER Staff · August 29, 2012

  The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners will hold its annual symposium September 20 to 22 at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Numbers Down for Thoroughbred Foal Crop in North America

  By KER Staff · August 28, 2012

  The Jockey Club has released final figures for comparisons between the 2000 and 2010 Thoroughbred foal crops, and offers a prediction of the 2013 foal crop numbers.

• Comparing Purchase Price and Earnings in Racing Thoroughbred Horses

  By KER Staff · August 27, 2012

  Choosing potential racehorses requires great skill and a certain measure of luck, and even then a profitable equine athlete can be elusive. A recent study conducted at the University of Melbourne offers some guidelines that might help yearling buyers at least break even more often.

• Liquid Feed Symposium Planned

  By KER Staff · August 23, 2012

  The AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium will be held September 12 to 14 in Denver, Colorado. This is the country’s largest gathering of liquid animal feed supplement leaders in manufacturing, nutrition, quality, sales and marketing.

• West Nile Virus Cases Reported in Humans, Horses

  By KER Staff · August 22, 2012

  Cases of serious illness from West Nile virus in humans have been reported earlier than usual this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Numbers are the highest since 2004 for this disease that usually occurs later in the summer.

• University of Kentucky to Host Equine Proliferative Enteropathy Symposium

  By KER Staff · August 21, 2012

  The University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science will host a symposium on equine proliferative enteropathy on November 15, 2012, at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

• Corn Harvest May Be Smallest in Years

  By KER Staff · August 21, 2012

  Even though some drought-stricken areas have had rain in the last few weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to lower the outlook for this year’s corn crop. The latest prediction is that the harvest will be the smallest since 2006.

• Donkey Is Model for Prosthetic Limb

  By KER Staff · August 20, 2012

  A veterinarian and a prosthetics firm have teamed up to offer a miniature donkey with an injured limb a new lease on life, and implications gleaned from the experience may support efforts to fit larger equines with prosthetic limbs.

• University of Minnesota Offers Two Educational Events

  By KER Staff · August 15, 2012

  The third annual Horse Forage Field Day will be held August 28 at the Leatherdale Equine Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The focus of the event is “Establishing a New Pasture.”

• Cloned Horses May Compete, FEI Says

  By KER Staff · August 14, 2012

  The Fédération Equestre Internationale, the controlling authority for all international events in the equestrian disciplines, has reversed its position on the eligibility of cloned horses.

• Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Colorado and New Mexico

  By KER Staff · August 13, 2012

  Equine cases of vesicular stomatitis were found earlier in the summer at several premises in New Mexico, and Colorado has now confirmed a case of the disease.

• Identifying Lost or Stolen Horses

  By KER Staff · August 13, 2012

  What can you do to make it easier to identify your horses and get them back home safely in the event they become lost? Here are some useful tips.

• Reproductive Specialists to Hold Symposium

  By KER Staff · August 8, 2012

  The Society for Theriogenology will hold its 2012 Annual Convention and Symposium from August 20 to 25 in Baltimore, Maryland, and a slate of equine topics are scheduled.

• Continued Funding Secured for Recreational Trails Program

  By KER Staff · August 7, 2012

  The Recreational Trails Program that provides funding for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trail construction and maintenance has been reauthorized as part of the transportation bill approved by the U.S. Congress in the summer of 2012.

• Horse-Related Tourism is Big Business in Kentucky

  By KER Staff · August 6, 2012

  Horses are a big draw for tourism, according to a listing in The Lane Report, a publication that focuses on business and economic development in Kentucky.

• Drought Pushes Corn Production Estimates Down

  By KER Staff · August 2, 2012

  Due to continuing drought conditions in the major growing regions of the U.S., corn production estimates for 2012 have dropped to the smallest harvest in five years.

• Veterinary Firm to Host Sale Yearlings Forum

  By KER Staff · August 1, 2012

  Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will host an educational forum on August 16 to discuss sales yearlings. The meeting will take place in Lexington, Kentucky, and will include a panel discussion.

• Jockey Club Round Table Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · July 30, 2012

  The Jockey Club’s 60th Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will be held August 12 at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs, New York.

• Summer Weather Related to Some Disease Outbreaks

  By KER Staff · July 25, 2012

  Potomac horse fever has been reported in Indiana, and West Nile virus was found in a mosquito in Ohio. This summer’s hot, dry weather may have something to do with the incidence of these diseases.

• National Arabian Horse Show in Canada

  By KER Staff · July 24, 2012

  The Arabian Canadian National Championship Horse Show is planned for August 13 to 18 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

• Jockey Health Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · July 23, 2012

  An international conference to address jockey health will be held September 15 and 16 at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey.

• Scientist Honored for Laminitis Research

  By KER Staff · July 18, 2012

  At the European Workshop on Equine Nutrition, Catherine Hale was named Young Scientist of the Year for her doctoral project, a study of forage digestibility in horses that suggested horses with a history of diet-induced laminitis seem to have compromised fiber fermentation in the hindgut.

• Thoroughbred Pedigree and Conformation Clinic Scheduled

  By KER Staff · July 17, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host a pedigree and conformation clinic on August 6 in Saratoga Springs, New York.

• Corn Crop Threatened by Drought

  By KER Staff · July 16, 2012

  Below-average rainfall in late spring has led to a serious drought in the midwestern United States, with nine states rating crop conditions as poor or very poor. The drought will affect the total harvest of corn expected.

• Thoroughbred Horse Ownership Seminar Offered

  By KER Staff · July 12, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on August 9 in Saratoga Springs, New York. The seminar is open to anyone interested in purchasing a Thoroughbred racehorse.

• Harness Driver Reaches 15,000 Race Victories

  By KER Staff · July 11, 2012

  Dave Palone, a harness racing driver living in Washington, Pennsylvania, has achieved 15,000 wins throughout his career. Palone is the second driver in North American harness racing to claim this many wins,

• Lexington Saddlebred Show Kicks Off Triple Crown Trail

  By KER Staff · July 10, 2012

  he Junior League of Lexington's 76th annual Charity Horse Show is taking place this week at the Red Mile harness-racing track in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Reported

  By KER Staff · July 9, 2012

  Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) has been confirmed in horses in the southeastern United States during the last few weeks. The disease is spread by mosquitoes and can be prevented in horses by vaccination.

• Record International Corn Crop Predicted

  By KER Staff · July 5, 2012

  An early planting season and favorable weather have led to predictions of a record harvest, possibly as much as 9% larger than the total for 2011.

• New Mexico Horses Stricken by Vesicular Stomatitis

  By KER Staff · July 3, 2012

  At least 11 horse premises in New Mexico are under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis. The disease is usually not fatal, but can cause painful mouth sores for the animals.

• Pigeon Fever Reported in Florida Horses

  By KER Staff · July 2, 2012

  Pigeon fever, a bacterial disease most often occurring in hot and dry regions of the country, has been reported in Florida this year. The disease causes large swollen areas in the muscles of a horse’s chest, leading to a puffy, pigeon-breasted appearance, hence the common name.

• Trail Conservation Workshop and Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · June 29, 2012

  The historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, will be the site of a trails conservation workshop associated with the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference.

• Anthrax Confirmed in Texas

  By KER Staff · June 28, 2012

  The first confirmed case of anthrax in a Texas animal for 2012 has been detected in an adult white-tailed male deer near Uvalde in southwest Texas. Horses are somewhat less susceptible to anthrax than cattle and sheep.

• White Standardbred Foal Born

  By KER Staff · June 27, 2012

  An unusual blue-eyed, white-coated Standardbred colt has been born to a bay mare and stallion in New Jersey. Genetic tests show the unusual color is the result of a spontaneous mutation.

• Triple Crown Race Record Verified for Secretariat

  By KER Staff · June 26, 2012

  Almost 40 years after he captured the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing, Secretariat has been recognized as setting race and track records in the Preakness Stakes, which he won in 1973.

• Illegal “Frog Juice” Detected in Racehorses

  By KER Staff · June 25, 2012

  Postrace testing has identified dermorphin, also known as "frog juice," in more than 30 racehorses in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. It acts a strong painkiller and stimulant when administered to horses.

• Confined Ponies Develop a Taste for Wood Shavings

  By KER Staff · June 21, 2012

  Because hungry horses have been known to eat hay or straw used as stall bedding, some owners have used sawdust or wood shavings in stalls. Apparently, however, hungry ponies can develop an appetite for wood shavings.

• Minnesota's Trail Riders Contribute to Economy

  By KER Staff · June 18, 2012

  Trail riding by Minnesota residents results in almost $43 million in consumer spending each year, with an additional $6.9 million in spending by riders coming to Minnesota from other states.

• Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Established

  By KER Staff · June 14, 2012

  With initial financial support from various groups, an organization has been founded to raise funds for the care of retired racehorses and to be an accrediting body for facilities that take over the care of horses no longer in active race training and competition.

• Jockey Health Parameters Studied

  By KER Staff · June 12, 2012

  A recent study collected information on the health challenges faced by Australian jockeys. In addition to injuries sustained from falls, jockeys are also prone to problems related to food restriction.

• Equestrian Trails Conference Date Set

  By KER Staff · June 11, 2012

  The Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, one of the foremost supporters of equestrian trails advocacy and sustainability, will host a meeting in Lexington, Kentucky in July.

• American Horse Council to Meet

  By KER Staff · June 6, 2012

  The American Horse Council Annual Meeting will be held June 24 to 27 in Washington, D.C. The meeting will include a National Issues Forum with a theme of “Reinvigorating the Horse Industry.”

• National Cutting Horse Association Conference Announced

  By KER Staff · June 5, 2012

  The National Cutting Horse Association Convention will be held June 22 to 24 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Atypical Myopathy Cases Reported in Horses

  By KER Staff · June 4, 2012

  Equine atypical myopathy, a serious and often fatal muscle disease, has been reported from at least three countries this spring. Twenty-three horses in France, New Zealand, and England have been affected.

• Emerging Disease Affects Donkeys

  By KER Staff · May 29, 2012

  Donkeys in at least nine states have been diagnosed with besnoitiosis, a disease caused by a protozoan parasite related to Sarcocystis and other organisms known to cause illness in horses.

• Brazilian Veterinary Conference Scheduled

  By KER Staff · May 29, 2012

  The 13th Annual Conference of the Brazilian Association of Equine Practitioners will be held at the Royal Palm Plaza Convention Center in Campinas City, São Paulo State, Brazil. The conference dates are June 22 to 24.

• Feed Industry Seminar Scheduled

  By KER Staff · May 29, 2012

  The American Feed Industry Association Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Committee will host the Feed Industry Institute from June 11 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Equine Herpesvirus-1 Cases Reported

  By KER Staff · May 29, 2012

  Suspected or confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been reported in Colorado, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

• Eosinophilic Granulomas in Horses

  By KER Staff · May 24, 2012

  Eosinophilic granulomas are flat, marble-sized bumps typically found on the horse's neck, withers, and back. They usually don't cause problems unless they are in a position to be rubbed or irritated by tack or blankets.

• Mobile Vibrating Floor for Horses

  By KER Staff · May 23, 2012

  A relatively new apparatus used for training or injury treatment is the therapeutic vibration floor. Introduced in Europe around the turn of the century, the technique involves having horses stand on a vibrating platform.

• Equine Industry Worth $2 Billion in Indiana

  By KER Staff · May 22, 2012

  The economic impact of Indiana’s horse industry is more than $2 billion a year, according to a study conducted by Purdue University and using figures from 2010.

• Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years

  By KER Staff · May 17, 2012

  The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center in Lexington, Kentucky, is marking its 25th year in operation. The research center maintains a full-time focus on health issues in horses.

• Coat Color Testing Offered for Horses

  By KER Staff · May 16, 2012

  The American Quarter Horse Association is offering several options for coat color testing including a multitest panel and a number of individual tests.

• Thoroughbred Breeding Management Workshop Offered

  By KER Staff · May 15, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host a breeding clinic on June 1 to 3 in Lexington, Kentucky. A wide range of topics pertaining to raising Thoroughbreds will be covered.

• Large Animal Investigation Training Offered to Public Officials

  By KER Staff · May 10, 2012

  Livestock Investigation Training for public safety officials will be held at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, on May 16-18, 2012.

• Help Requested in Coat Color Study

  By KER Staff · May 9, 2012

  Researchers are investigating the genetic basis for the fading of coat color around the flanks, behind the elbows, around the muzzle, and sometimes around the eye.

• University of Kentucky Animal Science Professor Honored

  By KER Staff · May 8, 2012

  Laurie Lawrence, Ph.D., a professor in the department of animal and food sciences at the University of Kentucky (UK), was recently awarded the Provost's Distinguished Service Professorship.

• The Best Triple Crown Jockey

  By KER Staff · May 4, 2012

  Eddie Arcaro had a memorable 30-year career as a jockey, with wins in more than a dozen of the Triple Crown races. His mounts swept the Triple Crown in 1941 and 1948.

• AQHA Schedules Show Management Workshops

  By KER Staff · May 3, 2012

  The American Quarter Horse Association is offering two horse show management workshops, one for those new to the job and another for more experienced managers.

• Equine Disease Update

  By KER Staff · May 2, 2012

  Because of the early spring experienced by several regions in the United States, wild animals may become active earlier than usual this year, increasing the chance of spreading diseases.

• Retired Racehorse Training Project

  By KER Staff · May 1, 2012

  Many ex-racehorses are suitable for second careers in various equestrian disciplines, and the Retired Racehorse Training Program offers a directory of trainers, available horses, and educational resources.

• Meeting for Feed Mill Industry Personnel Announced

  By KER Staff · April 26, 2012

  The 116th Annual Conference and Expo of the International Association of Operative Millers will be held May 7 to 11 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington.

• Horse Racing Information Website Launched

  By KER Staff · April 25, 2012

  The Jockey Club and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) have launched a website called America’s Best Racing. The site is designed for use by horse owners and other racing enthusiasts.

• Salix Still Legal on Race Days in Kentucky

  By KER Staff · April 24, 2012

  The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) considered but failed to pass a rule that would have banned the use of Salix (Lasix) on the day of a horse’s entry in a race.

• Equine Farm and Facilities Expo in Central Kentucky

  By KER Staff · April 23, 2012

  The 4th Annual Equine Farm and Facilities Expo will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Margaux Farm, Midway, Kentucky. Sponsored by the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs, the expo highlights equine supply and equipment companies throughout central Kentucky.

• Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar Planned in Kentucky

  By KER Staff · April 20, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will present a Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar on May 3 at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Healthy Horses Conference to be Held

  By KER Staff · April 19, 2012

  The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is presenting a Healthy Horses Conference on Saturday, April 28, in Gainesville, Florida.

• Researcher Looking for Horses with Metabolic Syndrome

  By KER Staff · April 19, 2012

  A researcher plans to study horses with equine metabolic syndrome in an attempt to understand why the disease occurs. She is asking owners of horses that fit the EMS body type to donate their horses to the study group.

• Pasture Management Advice Available

  By KER Staff · April 18, 2012

  The University of Minnesota is offering a pasture management program aimed at optimizing the use of Minnesota horse pastures.

• Racing Medication Rules Updated

  By KER Staff · April 17, 2012

  The Jockey Club has released an updated version of the Reformed Racing Medication Rules that features a new categorization of medications, more clearly defined regulatory limits, and dramatically remodeled penalties.

• Early Spring May Lead to Record Harvests

  By KER Staff · April 16, 2012

  The warmest March on record in the United States has encouraged corn growers to plant earlier than normal. Growers are counting on high demand and low stocks to boost the profit for farmers who are able to bring corn to the market before the main harvest.

• Network Offers Video Site Dedicated to Horse Sports

  By KER Staff · April 13, 2012

  HRTV, a network covering a wide variety of horse-related sports, has launched a new website offering video-on-demand programs that cover more than 20 types of equestrian activities and competitions.

• Pony Club Instructor Scholarships Available

  By KER Staff · April 12, 2012

  Pony Club instructors and members who have achieved upper rankings are eligible to receive scholarships to attend Instructor Certification Program Workshops at a greatly reduced cost.

• AAEP President Comments on Horse-Racing Article in New York Times

  By KER Staff · April 11, 2012

  Dr. John Mitchell, president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, released a public statement in response to an article published in the New York Times that was extremely critical of the racing industry.

• New Owner Profile Pages Introduced on Equibase

  By KER Staff · April 10, 2012

  Equibase, a Thoroughbred pedigree and performance database, has introduced owner profile pages designed to present current racing statistics for individual owners, owners who belong to partnerships and stables, and other racing entities including syndicates.

• Meeting with Horse Racing Professionals Planned

  By KER Staff · April 9, 2012

  The University of Kentucky’s Horse Racing Club will host a panel featuring leaders within Thoroughbred horse racing April 17 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington.

• Guelph Offers E-Lectures on Infectious Disease

  By KER Staff · April 6, 2012

  The University of Guelph is offering an e-session April 16 to 29, 2012, on protecting horses from infectious disease. Entitled “Beat the Bugs,” the biosecurity session will share information about disease risks and prevention.

• A New Way to Identify Horses

  By KER Staff · April 6, 2012

  Much like brands, microchips, and photographs of horse's chestnuts, digital scanning the eyes of horses is a new identification technique gaining in popularity.

• Economic Impact of Kentucky Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · April 5, 2012

  Kentucky’s share of the national Thoroughbred horse breeding market equals the combined total for the next nine states, according to a report from the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

• Veterinary Conference Offers Continuing Education Credits

  By KER Staff · April 4, 2012

  The 17th Annual American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Symposium will be held April 12 to 15, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas.

• Jockey School Holds Informational Meeting

  By KER Staff · April 3, 2012

  The North American Racing Academy in Lexington, Kentucky, will have an informational meeting for high school students and their parents, as well as anyone who is interested in becoming a jockey.

• Strangles Reported at New York Racetrack

  By KER Staff · April 2, 2012

  More than a dozen horses have been diagnosed with strangles, a highly contagious bacterial infection, at Saratoga Raceway in Saratoga Springs, New York. No cases from other stables or tracks have been tied to this outbreak.

• Helmets Required for Canadian Dressage Riders

  By KER Staff · March 30, 2012

  All mounted riders are required to wear approved protective headgear at dressage competitions sanctioned by Equine Canada.The rule covers riders of all ages and at all levels of competition.

• Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to Fund Equine Studies

  By KER Staff · March 29, 2012

  The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will provide funding for 16 research projects in 2012. Eight new and eight continuing projects will be supported at universities across the country.

• Planting Forecast for U.S. Feed Crops Revised

  By KER Staff · March 27, 2012

  Corn and wheat acreage in the United States will rise and soybean planting will be down slightly from earlier forecasts.

• Industry Meetings Set in Russia, Egypt, and Jordan

  By KER Staff · March 23, 2012

  A trio of meetings of interest to international grain traders and feed manufacturers will be conducted in April.

• Record Corn Crop Predicted for 2012

  By KER Staff · March 22, 2012

  The U.S. corn harvest is expected to set a record of 13.9 billion bushels in 2012. This total would be 6% larger than the current record crop grown in 2009.

• Recreational Trails Program in the U.S. on the Road to Reauthorization

  By KER Staff · March 21, 2012

  The U.S. Senate has approved an amended bill that would reauthorize the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for two years and allocate much-needed funding for the program.

• Rabies Diagnosed in Tennessee Horses

  By KER Staff · March 20, 2012

  Several horses in Tennessee were confirmed positive for rabies in early 2012. The horses died in January and February because of infection with the rabies virus variant found in skunks.

• Thoroughbred Ownership Seminar Planned

  By KER Staff · March 19, 2012

  The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will host an Ownership Seminar on March 22 in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

• Eastern Tent Caterpillar Hatch Occurring Early in Kentucky, Horsemen Cautious

  By KER Staff · March 16, 2012

  Eastern tent caterpillar eggs have begun to hatch several weeks ahead of their normal schedule because of central Kentucky’s unseasonable warm February weather.

• Kentucky Horse Council Offers Disaster Relief to Horse Owners

  By KER Staff · March 15, 2012

  The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is providing coordination for the U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to support horse owners affected by the severe weather.

• Zenyatta Delivers First Foal

  By KER Staff · March 14, 2012

  Horse-racing sensation Zenyatta delivered a healthy colt on March 8 at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Zenyatta was the first mare to win the Breeders' Cup Classic, one of the world's most prestigious races, and was named Horse of the Year in the United States in 2010.

• Training Program Planned for Para-Equestrian Instructors

  By KER Staff · March 12, 2012

  Are you an equine professional who would like to assist in the training of para-equestrians? The United States Para-Equestrian Association has the program for you!

• Thoroughbred Incentive Program Approves Shows, Launches New, Searchable Website

  By KER Staff · March 8, 2012

  The Jockey Club announced recently that 167 horse shows from 26 states and two Canadian provinces have been approved for participation in its Thoroughbred Incentive Program.

• Watch Broodmares on Spring Fescue Pastures

  By KER Staff · March 7, 2012

• Horse Trailer Accidents

  By KER Staff · March 6, 2012

  Everyone has heard at least one frightening story about horse trailer accidents or overturns. What should you do if it ever happens to you?

• American Horse Publications Launches Equine Industry Survey

  By KER Staff · March 5, 2012

  The American Horse Publications (AHP) is launching its second Equine Industry Survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry. The AHP Equine Industry Survey is being sponsored in part by Kentucky Equine Research.

• Racing Sensation Rachel Alexandra Delivers First Foal

  By KER Staff · March 1, 2012

  Classic race winner Rachel Alexandra successfully transitioned from star athlete to motherhood with the birth of her first foal.

• Fertility Control Vaccine Approved for Wild Horses

  By KER Staff · February 29, 2012

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the registration of the first approved contraceptive vaccine for horses.

• The Jockey Club Unveils Naming App and Enhances Identification App

  By KER Staff · February 28, 2012

  The Jockey Club has launched a new mobile application, The Jockey Club Naming App, and announced an update to The Jockey Club Identification App. Both apps are available free of charge in the iTunes store.

• Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

  By KER Staff · February 24, 2012

  Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training will be offered March 30 to April 1 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. The training is open to students, rescue professionals, and the public.

• Para-Equestrian Judging Course To Be Held

  By KER Staff · February 23, 2012

  An FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Judge Course will be held March 9 to 11 at the Del Mar Horse Park in Del Mar, California, and will run concurrently with the 2012 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CPEDI***.

• University of Kentucky Offers Array of Equine Programs

  By KER Staff · February 22, 2012

  The University of Kentucky's Ag Equine Programs, formerly known as the U.K. Equine Initiative, is a resource for the Kentucky horse industry as well as the international horse industry.

• Several Conferences on Grains Planned

  By KER Staff · February 21, 2012

  Several conferences on grains are planned for March, including the National Grain and Feed Association Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina.

• Funding for Recreational Trails Program in Jeopardy

  By KER Staff · February 20, 2012

  The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved a bill that would reauthorize the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for five years and allocate $85 million in annual funding for the program. In the past this funding has benefited equestrians.

• Colostrum Banks Need Donations

  By KER Staff · February 16, 2012

  During the spring foaling season, veterinary hospitals try to fill requests from owners of foals who need colostrum because of the dam’s death, foal’s inability to nurse, or another problem. Demand for colostrum often outpaces supply. Here's a way to help.

• Jockey Club Round Table to Discuss Industry Concerns

  By KER Staff · February 15, 2012

  The Jockey Club 60th Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will be held in August.

• Choosing a Riding Instructor for Beginners

  By KER Staff · February 14, 2012

  Spending time in finding the right instructor is important for a beginner rider's safety. Even if you know little about horseback riding, it is possible to find a competent instructor that can help you or your child become a better rider.

• Rabies Found in Virginia Horse

  By KER Staff · February 13, 2012

  A horse in Patrick County in southern Virginia has tested positive for rabies. The disease is uncommon in horses and can be prevented by annual vaccination.

• Vaulting Clinic Available

  By KER Staff · February 10, 2012

  Vaulting is an equestrian discipline that involves making gymnastic moves on the back of a cantering horse. For those who would like to try vaulting, the Life Adventure Center in Versailles, Kentucky, is offering open vaulting sessions.

• NAEP To Hold Symposium

  By KER Staff · February 9, 2012

  The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners will hold its Fourth Annual Symposium this year on September 19 to 22 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Equine Herpesvirus Found on Both U.S. Coasts

  By KER Staff · February 8, 2012

  Horses in California and North Carolina have been diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).

• New Farrier Organization Founded

  By KER Staff · February 7, 2012

  The American Association of Professional Farriers is a new group for hoof-care professionals and other interested individuals.

• UC Davis Offers Instructional Horsepacking Trips

  By KER Staff · February 6, 2012

• Wilderness Navigation Seminar Scheduled

  By KER Staff · February 3, 2012

  A course in wilderness navigation will be offered in central Kentucky, and will include both classroom time and field training.

• Disease Alert Website

  By KER Staff · February 2, 2012

  A free-access website allows horse enthusiasts to find out about outbreaks of equine herpsevirus, West Nile virus, Potomac horse fever, and other illnesses in their regions or elsewhere across the country.

• Statistics Show Impact of Indiana's Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · February 1, 2012

  Purdue University released a study that showed the relevance of the horse industry to Indiana's economical landscape.

• Smarty Jones to South America

  By KER Staff · February 1, 2012

  Thoroughbred racing sensation Smarty Jones will travel to Uruguay for that country's 2012 breeding season.

• Hendra Virus Death in Queensland

  By KER Staff · January 31, 2012

  Hendra virus hit the equine population of Queensland, Australia, for the first time in nearly eight years when a horse died of infection earlier this January.

• Brazilian Veterinarians to Meet

  By KER Staff · January 30, 2012

  Equine veterinarians from Brazil and other countries will convene for the XIII Conference of Brazilian Association of Equine Practitioners in June.

• Olympic Show Jumping Selection Trials

  By KER Staff · January 27, 2012

  The USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in March in Wellington, Florida.

• American Quarter Horse Association Convention Planned

  By KER Staff · January 26, 2012

  To be held in Las Vegas, the convention offers a venue for committees and members to consider rule changes and other matters that affect Quarter Horse enthusiasts.

• International Road to the Horse World Championships Set

  By KER Staff · January 25, 2012

  Scheduled for March, the International Road to the Horse World Championships is hugely popular as a spectator event for the public.

• Lameness Conference Planned

  By KER Staff · January 24, 2012

  The Equine Lameness Conference will be held March 3 and 4 in Milton, Ontario, Canada, with many topics on the schedule.

• Salute to Driving Scheduled

  By KER Staff · January 24, 2012

  The Second Annual Salute to Driving event will be held in Aiken and Windsor, South Carolina, on February 18 to 20, 2012.

• Kentucky Equine Survey to Gather Industry Information

  By KER Staff · January 24, 2012

  Kentucky horse owners and others associated with the horse industry in Kentucky are asked to participate in a survey to update the state's equine-related statistics.

• Przewalski’s Horse Population Suffers from Low Reproductive Rate

  By KER Staff · January 5, 2012

  Wildlife experts concluded that the low reproductive rate may be due to inbreeding that has caused mares to have abnormal ovarian function and reproductive cycles.

• Survey on Harness Racing in New Zealand

  By KER Staff · December 23, 2011

  Participate in a survey conducted by Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) to gauge the scope of involvement in this industry.

• The Konik: A Little-Known Breed of Horse

  By KER Staff · December 21, 2011

  The Konik is a Polish breed of horse, characterized by its dun coat, dorsal stripe, and small, primitive stature. The word “konik” is actually the diminutive for the Polish word “koń,” which means horse.

• A Quick Guide To Horse Sales

  By KER Staff · December 15, 2011

  Whether it’s a weekly sale at the local stockyards where children’s ponies find new friends or a revered Thoroughbred sale where racing’s future stars change ownership, horse sales are commonplace the world over.

• Choosing a Horse’s Bit for Comfort and Effectiveness

  By KER Staff · November 28, 2011

  The available variety of bit styles, sizes, actions, and materials is overwhelming, and choosing the right bit isn’t always easy, especially for a new rider.

• Sport Horse Incentive Program for Thoroughbreds

  By KER Staff · November 21, 2011

  The Jockey Club is ready to launch the Thoroughbred Incentive Program, or T.I.P., to recognize and reward the versatility of Thoroughbred horses.

• Fewer Thoroughbred Foals Expected in 2012

  By KER Staff · November 21, 2011

  The Jockey Club is projecting an 11.5% drop in stallions used and a 10% drop for mares bred compared to numbers for 2010.

• Keep Yourself and Your Horse Safe During Hunting Season

  By KER Staff · November 15, 2011

  Get information, do some planning, and make choices that will keep the activity as safe as possible for you and your horse.

• Horse Racing Wagers Decrease, Purses Rise

  By KER Staff · November 10, 2011

  Economic indicators for Thoroughbred racing showed a trend toward less wagering and fewer days of racing, though purses increased somewhat.

• Mothballing Your Horse Trailer

  By KER Staff · November 1, 2011

  After the last horse show, trail ride, or mounted club meeting in the fall, it’s time to put your trailer away for the winter.

• Parasites Don’t Make Your Horse Run Slower

  By KER Staff · October 31, 2011

  A Danish study looked at the association between parasite burden as judged by faecal egg counts (FEC) and performance in 213 Standardbred trotters.

• Riding Horses on Sand

  By KER Staff · October 26, 2011

  A study in France showed that horses exercising on sand had a lower rate of concussion and vertical loading.

• Longeing Your Young Horse

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2011

  Basic longeing is often used to teach voice commands, obedience, and cooperation to a young horse that is mature enough for some structured exercise.

• Feeding Endurance Horses: Competition Day

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2011

  Here’s how to plan your endurance ride competition day so that your horse has the best chance, from a nutritional management standpoint, of giving you his maximal performance when the time comes.

• Thoroughbred Connect Program Assists Racehorse Adoptions

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2011

  The Jockey Club has made some changes to its Thoroughbred Connect program, an online resource for rehoming Thoroughbred horses at the conclusion of their racing or breeding careers.

• Check Your Horse’s Tack Before Winter

  By KER Staff · October 18, 2011

  Now is the time to check every piece of tack and have any necessary repairs taken care of so you’ll be ready to get back in the saddle as soon as spring arrives.

• Argentina Has an Active Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · October 11, 2011

  Argentina, the land of gauchos and top polo players, claims a large share of successful breeding and racing Thoroughbreds.

• Breeding of Thoroughbred Horses Declines

  By KER Staff · October 10, 2011

  With about 85% of this year’s records in, The Jockey Club reported that the Thoroughbred foal crop will number about 27,000 live foals in 2011.

• Australian Horse of the Year Chosen

  By KER Staff · October 7, 2011

  Black Caviar, an unbeaten five-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was named Australian Racehorse of the Year at a recent awards ceremony held in Melbourne.

• Horse’s Personality May Be Related to its Job

  By KER Staff · September 27, 2011

  A research project has looked at the behavior of 119 geldings to determine whether their personalities were correlated with the disciplines for which the horses were being trained.

• Thoroughbred Horse Breeding and Racing by the Numbers

  By KER Staff · September 21, 2011

  The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities released figures for 2009 showing that the United States, Australia, and Japan had the highest number of Thoroughbred races offered per year.

• Treadmill Exercise for Horses: Is It Safe?

  By KER Staff · September 21, 2011

  Because using an equine treadmill is a novel concept for most people, as well as a new experience for many of the horses themselves, the question of safety often arises.

• Horse and Pony Breeds Unique to Australia

  By KER Staff · September 20, 2011

  From Walers to Australian Stock Horses to Miniature Ponies, Australia features several unique breeds of horses and ponies.

• Costs of Purchasing and Keeping a Horse

  By KER Staff · September 16, 2011

  Horses are expensive to buy, keep, care for, feed, and transport. Yearly costs will vary depending on the type of horse, the intended use, where it is kept, and the individual needs of the particular horse.

• Training Time Affects Gene Expression in Thoroughbreds

  By KER Staff · September 15, 2011

  Researchers examined if synchronization of muscle-specific, performance-related genes occurs in equine skeletal muscle in response to a set training time.

• Osteochondrosis and Racing Performance in Standardbred Horses

  By KER Staff · September 14, 2011

  There was no difference in the number of starts for two and three year olds that were diagnosed with osteochondrosis and those that were not.

• New Homes for Retired Thoroughbreds

  By KER Staff · September 12, 2011

  The Jockey Club has started an online service to aid in the placement of retired Thoroughbreds into new homes and careers.

• Trail Riding Safety: Avoid an Assault on Yourself and Your Horse

  By KER Staff · September 8, 2011

  Follow these tips to avoid becoming the victim of an assault or robbery while you’re out on the trail.

• World Equestrian Games Had a Major Economic Impact

  By KER Staff · September 7, 2011

  Horses, riders, and equine enthusiasts from 63 countries came to Lexington, Kentucky for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG).

• Good Footing is Important for Horse Arenas

  By KER Staff · August 29, 2011

  Installing and maintaining the correct type of arena footing can be costly and time-consuming. However, getting and keeping the right material is essential for keeping your horse sound.

• Spaying Your Mare: Is It a Good Idea?

  By KER Staff · August 22, 2011

  Spaying (the surgical removal of a mare’s ovaries) sometimes puts a stop to physical problems and emotional mood swings related to estrus.

• Evaluating a Prospective Horse for Purchase

  By KER Staff · August 15, 2011

  If you are considering buying a horse, get as much information as possible by asking the seller these questions.

• Virginia Horse Industry Has Billion-Dollar Value

  By KER Staff · August 11, 2011

  The horse industry is worth more than $1.2 billion each year to the economy of Virginia.

• Why Does My Horse Act Like That?

  By KER Staff · August 10, 2011

  Instinct makes the horse react as a prey animal that is in constant danger of being attacked by predators.

• Considerations in Buying a Horse

  By KER Staff · August 2, 2011

  The process of buying a horse should not be rushed because you need to find the right horse for your needs. Here are points to consider when buying a horse.

• Australian Horse Racing Statistics

  By KER Staff · July 26, 2011

  Horse racing constitutes the third largest industry in Australia.

• Keep Your Horse Cool: Tips for Summer Riding

  By KER Staff · July 19, 2011

  Use these tips to keep your horse as comfortable as possible during periods of hot weather.

• Name That Quarter Horse!

  By KER Staff · July 11, 2011

  American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Rule Book guidelines for selecting a registered name for a Quarter Horse foal.

• Draft Horses Are High-Tech

  By KER Staff · June 28, 2011

  To negotiate tough routes, draft horses have been pressed into service to tow fiber-optic cable into place.

• Artiste Royal to Stand in Uruguay

  By KER Staff · June 21, 2011

  Artiste Royal will be the first son of Danehill to stand in Uruguay.

• Racehorse Injuries Studied in Australia

  By KER Staff · June 20, 2011

  The aim of new research is to develop a system to be used for in-the-field measurements regarding how hard the hoof hits the ground, the way the limb moves, and the biomechanics of joint movement and muscle activity.

• How Fast Is My Horse Going?

  By KER Staff · June 14, 2011

  Just how fast are the gaits of an average horse?

• Standardbred Horses Ease Into Pleasure Riding Careers

  By KER Staff · June 13, 2011

  A new ruling enacted late in 2010 gives current USTA members the right to convert a horse's registration to "Pleasure Horse" status.

• Australian Horse Identification Rules Under Revision

  By KER Staff · June 8, 2011

  Under proposed minimum standards to avoid cruelty to animals, horses are not to be branded using hot irons or corrosive chemicals.

• Horse Race Wagering Down, Purses Up

  By KER Staff · June 8, 2011

  By mid-spring of 2011, worldwide wagering on Thoroughbred races in the United States was down 8.5% from the same time in 2010.

• Fatal Horse-Racing Injuries Lower on Synthetic Tracks

  By KER Staff · June 3, 2011

  Statistics continue to shift as to racing fatalities on dirt, turf, and artificial track surfaces.

• Bone Chips and Racing Potential in Horses

  By KER Staff · June 2, 2011

  Horses with chips earned about $1,500 less per start than control horses, and therefore earned lower totals in their racing careers.

• Olympic Equestrian Bill Roycroft Passes Away

  By KER Staff · June 1, 2011

  Australian Olympic legend Bill Roycroft passed away May 29 at age 96.

• Multitasking: Is Breeding Race Mares a Good Idea?

  By KER Staff · May 26, 2011

  There are many stories of racing fillies and mares that have shown significantly better race results after being bred and settling into early pregnancy.

• New Horse Barn: What Features Do You Need?

  By KER Staff · May 24, 2011

  If you're anticipating building a new barn or remodeling your present structure, you need to consider lots of factors.

• Equine Arena Footing and Injuries

  By KER Staff · May 23, 2011

  Arena footing material was correlated with risk of injury to horses in a study conducted by researchers in England and Scotland.

• Insulin Doping of Horses Detected by New Test

  By KER Staff · May 11, 2011

  Nano liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was effective in detecting human insulin in horse urine.

• Metabolic Response to Exercise in Arabian and Thoroughbred Horses

  By KER Staff · May 11, 2011

  Are these perceptions of Thoroughbred and Arabian horses based simply on the most common use of each breed, or on particular innate characteristics or abilities that set the breeds apart?

• Estimating Weight in Horses and Ponies

  By KER Staff · May 9, 2011

  <p> How accurate is this formula for estimating a horse&rsquo;s weight: [(heart girth² x length)/330]?</p>

• Racehorse Soundness and Durability Statistics

  By KER Staff · May 9, 2011

  Research might indicate which Thoroughbred sires have better records of continued soundness and durability in their offspring.

• Feeding and Fitting Young Horses for Show and Sale, Part Two: Fitting Tools

  By KER Staff · May 6, 2011

  The exercise program that one uses to get horses fit may be very different from farm to farm and indeed even from horse to horse.

• Exercise Programs for Young Foals

  By KER Staff · April 29, 2011

  Beginning physical conditioning before a horse is a year old does not speed up the changes that occur naturally with growth.

• Maryland Equine Survey

  By KER Staff · April 27, 2011

  Maryland is home to more than 80,000 equines living on 16,000 properties.

• Loss of Agricultural Land

  By KER Staff · April 18, 2011

  A survey by the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows that every state in the United States lost agricultural land between 1982 and 2007.

• White Thoroughbreds

  By KER Staff · April 18, 2011

  White Thoroughbred horses are rare, with only about 100 registered by The Jockey Club.

• Get Horses Going for Spring

  By KER Staff · April 14, 2011

  Getting back into show condition needs to be done gradually to avoid injury or muscle soreness.

• Whipping Doesn’t Affect Race Results

  By KER Staff · April 12, 2011

  A study concluded that whipping Thoroughbreds in the final stages of a race had no effect on the race's outcome.

• Equestrian Australia Sport Achievement Awards

  By KER Staff · April 8, 2011

  The Equestrian Australia (EA) Sport Achievement Awards Night will be held on May 4.

• Are You and Your Horse Ready for Trail Riding?

  By KER Staff · April 6, 2011

  To guarantee that you and your horse are prepared for a great ride, begin planning well before your first venture onto the trails.

• Older Horses and Heat Stress

  By KER Staff · April 4, 2011

  Older horses have a more difficult time than their younger counterparts when dealing with exercise in hot weather.

• First of the Equestrian Grand Final Qualifiers Held Last Weekend at Werribee

  By KER Staff · March 30, 2011

  PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars at Werribee last weekend hosted the first qualifier for the 2011 Equestrian Grand Final.

• Spring Into Trail Riding

  By KER Staff · March 30, 2011

  Being a responsible trail rider means leaving the trails, parking areas, and campsites in good condition.

• Thoroughbred Racing Trends

  By KER Staff · March 29, 2011

  Wagering, purses, and number of days of live Thoroughbred racing declined in 2010 for the third year in a row.

• Equine Head/Neck Position Influences Balance and Stride

  By KER Staff · March 28, 2011

  It is known that head-neck position (HNP) is related to freedom of movement and loading pattern on the equine locomotor system.

• Win an iPad 2 from Kentucky Equine Research

  By KER Staff · March 24, 2011

  Sign up for Equinews.com newsletters for a chance to win an iPad 2 from Kentucky Equine Research.

• The History of the American Saddlebred

  By KER Staff · March 17, 2011

  The American Saddlebred breed has a rich history and a special place in the hearts of horsemen worldwide.

• Chestnut: Not Just a Coat Color

  By KER Staff · March 9, 2011

  Often explained as toenail remnants from previous eons, chestnuts are actually vestiges of foot pads, the tough-fibered cushions that animals walk on.

• Horse Trailer Maintenance: Be Ready for Spring

  By KER Staff · March 2, 2011

  While your trailer might be enjoying its hibernation, you need to check it periodically just in case an equine health emergency sends you on a sudden trip to the veterinary clinic.

• Feed Preferences for Elite Equine Athletes

  By KER Staff · February 24, 2011

  Horses consumed various feeds at the World Equestrian Games and the Asian Games.

• Weighing In at the World Equestrian Games

  By KER Staff · February 22, 2011

  Digital scales provided by Kentucky Equine Research helped competitors and organizers at World Equestrian Games.

• Equine Industry Survey

  By KER Staff · February 18, 2011

  The equine center at the University of Guelph in Canada is conducting a survey of horse owners and other individuals in the horse industry.

• New Helmet Rules Adopted by USEF

  By KER Staff · February 16, 2011

  At the recent annual meeting of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the board of directors approved new helmet rules for riders in both eventing and dressage.

• Queensland Flood Update

  By KER Staff · February 11, 2011

  Equestrian communities in the flood-affected areas of Queensland, Australia, have been heavily impacted by the events of the past month.

• Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industries in India

  By KER Staff · February 11, 2011

  The Thoroughbred racing industry thrives in India, where births of foals increased by half in the last decade.

• South African Equine Populations

  By KER Staff · February 10, 2011

  South Africa is home to a variety of equids.

• Grants Available for Equine Organizations

  By KER Staff · February 9, 2011

  The USA Equestrian Trust is accepting applications for financial grants to nonprofit equine organizations to be funded in 2011.

• Send Foal Registration Photos with New App

  By KER Staff · February 3, 2011

  Thoroughbred owners and breeders can now use the camera within their iPhones to take and submit identification photos for foal registration.

• Horse Industry in Brazil

  By KER Staff · February 1, 2011

  Brazil is home to approximately 5.7 million horses and other equids.

• FEI Rules on NSAID Use

  By KER Staff · January 31, 2011

  The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has voted unanimously to prohibit the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as phenylbutazone (bute) and flunixin meglumine in international competition.

• Wild Day at the Races

  By KER Staff · January 28, 2011

  Late-January Australia Day races had to be canceled because kangaroos invaded Hanging Rock Racecourse.

• National Horse Show Moves to Kentucky in 2011

  By KER Staff · January 28, 2011

  The National Horse Show and ASPCA Maclay Finals will be held in Kentucky this year.

• Conformation for Versatility

  By KER Staff · January 25, 2011

  Three of the world's most elite equestrians assess the same horse's potential for their different disciplines.

• Zenyatta’s Jockey Honored

  By KER Staff · January 25, 2011

  Mike Smith, who rode Horse of the Year winner Zenyatta to victory in many races, has received the Big Sport of Turfdom Award.

• Pinto Horse Association Opens Registration Requirements

  By KER Staff · January 25, 2011

  The Pinto Horse Association of America (PtHA) has broadened its registration requirements to allow draft-type horses with pinto coloring.

• On-Demand Webinar: 10 Key Concepts for Feeding the Performance Horse

  By KER Staff · January 21, 2011

  Dr. Kathleen Crandell, a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, explains the 10 key concepts for feeding the performance horse in this on-demand webinar.

• Arabian Rider Honored

  By KER Staff · January 20, 2011

  The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has named Kelsey Kimbler of Aberdeen, S.D. the 2010 AHA Youth of the Year.

• Preparing for the Sales Ring

  By KER Staff · January 18, 2011

  If your young or mature horse is headed for the sales ring, it's never too early to start preparing for this event.

• Bit Pressure in Young Horses

  By KER Staff · January 18, 2011

  A study led by a Danish scientist showed that horses may resent and try to avoid bit pressure.

• Tax Benefits for Horse Businesses

  By KER Staff · January 17, 2011

  A couple of tax benefits have been continued or reinstated with passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010.

• Name That Foal!

  By KER Staff · January 13, 2011

  Thoroughbred foals that were born in 2009 must be officially named by February 1 of 2011 if owners and breeders want to avoid paying a late fee.

• Chester Weber Donates Two Days of Training

  By KER Staff · January 11, 2011

  Combined driver Chester Weber will donate a two-day training package at upcoming fundraiser.

• Zenyatta Honored in Outstanding Female Athlete Ranking

  By KER Staff · January 10, 2011

  Zenyatta has been honored by the Associated Press (AP) for the second year in a row.

• Quarter Horse Sire First Down Dash Dies

  By KER Staff · January 4, 2011

  First Down Dash died of natural causes at the age of 26.

• Baffert Reaches 2000 Wins

  By KER Staff · January 4, 2011

  Bob Baffert, a Racing Hall of Fame trainer whose equine charges have won 13 Eclipse Awards, has chalked up 2000 wins in his training career.

• Pony Club to Include Non-Owners

  By KER Staff · December 27, 2010

  A Riding Center Program allows youth who don't own a horse or pony to participate in USPC activities and work toward skill rankings.

• Research Supports Heritability of Racing Ability

  By KER Staff · December 27, 2010

  Is there a specific "speed gene" in Thoroughbred horses?

• Reining Horse Conformation Analysis: Part 4

  By KER Staff · December 23, 2010

  This horse has the best topline of any of the horses evaluated thus far in the series.

• Several Factors Affect Birth Weight in Thoroughbred Foals

  By KER Staff · December 22, 2010

  Various studies have shown a significant positive correlation between birth height and mature height, and proved that birth height can be an accurate predictor of mature height.

• Thoroughbred History

  By KER Staff · December 20, 2010

  All of today's Thoroughbred horses trace back to one or more of the three foundation sires.

• Reining Horse Conformation Analysis: Part 3

  By KER Staff · December 17, 2010

  This horse is long and lanky, especially when compared to the first two horses in the series.

• Reining Horse Conformation Analysis: Part 2

  By KER Staff · December 10, 2010

  Analysis of a second reining prospect by Lisa Coulter.

• Want Carrots With That?

  By KER Staff · December 7, 2010

  Training goes faster when positive reinforcement involves food rewards.

• Reining Horse Conformation Analysis

  By KER Staff · December 2, 2010

  Analysis of a reining prospect by Lisa Coulter.

• A Pony is Every Inch an Equine

  By KER Staff · December 1, 2010

  Although an exact definition may be elusive, most people know a pony when they see one. What comes to mind is an animal that is smaller and often somewhat more heavy-bodied for its size than a horse.

• Game On: KER Feeds Elite Equine Athletes at World Equestrian Games and Asian Games

  By KER Staff · December 1, 2010

  KER has a long history of coordinating equine feed and bedding for international equine events, including the last four Olympic Games.

• WEG Photo: Standing Ovation

  By KER Staff · December 1, 2010

  Moorlands Totilas and Edward Gal of The Netherlands receive a standing ovation for their golden performance in the Grand Prix Special at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

• Feeding the World in Kentucky

  By KER Staff · December 1, 2010

  Because of its size and complexity, WEG presented huge logistical challenges involving transportation, quarantine and feeding.

• WEG Photo: Lipsmacker

  By KER Staff · December 1, 2010

  Tim Lips' aspirations of earning a medal for the Netherlands at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games were dashed when his mount, the 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Concrex Oncarlos, tumbled on the cross-country course.

• A Pony For Christmas?

  By KER Staff · November 30, 2010

  Before parents consider buying a pony or horse for their youngster, the child should take a minimum of six to 12 months of riding lessons that include all aspects of horse care.

• FEI Unveils iPhone App for Equine Prohibited Substances List

  By KER Staff · November 10, 2010

  The FEI has today launched a mobile phone application which gives those involved in horse sport much faster and easier access to crucial information on prohibited substances.

• Future Hunters Require Balanced Nutrition

  By KER Staff · November 8, 2010

  For those patient, forward-thinking individuals that seek satisfaction in creating the next generation of hunters, regardless of their future use, there exists the hunter breeding division at shows sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Entries are judged on conformation, way of moving, quality, substance, soundness, and suitability to become hunters, according to USEF rules.

• WEG Horses Arrive in Kentucky

  By KER Staff · October 8, 2010

  A news release from the Kentucky Horse Park, site of this fall's World Equestrian Games (WEG), indicates the largest ever airlift of horses to a single event took place in mid-September.

• Tongue Ties’ Effectiveness on Racing Thoroughbreds Studied

  By KER Staff · September 15, 2010

  Tongue ties are sometimes used on racehorses for one of two primary reasons.

• Horse Racing: Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds

  By KER Staff · February 8, 2010

  Mark Martinelli, an equine orthopedic surgeon, points out that differences between Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races are reflected in the types of injuries common to each breed.

• AAEP Issues Guidelines for Racetrack Vets

  By KER Staff · February 3, 2010

  The American Association of Equine Practitioners has issued guidelines for veterinarians who treat racehorses.

• First Horse Show: Prepare Your Young Horse for Success

  By KER Staff · February 1, 2010

  If you've competed at lots of horse shows, the drill is pretty routine. You know what will happen at the show, whom you will probably see there, and how long you'll be gone. Assuming your horse is a show veteran also, there shouldn't be many surprises.

• Hunters and Jumpers: What Are We Talking About?

  By KER Staff · February 1, 2010

  The terms "hunter" and "jumper" refer to types, rather than specific breeds, of horses. Although both groups routinely jump over obstacles, the most obvious difference is in the way the horses move and the work they are asked to perform.

• Vet Student Wins World Vaulting Championships

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2009

  Petr Eim, a veterinary student, prevailed in the men's competition at the FEI World Vaulting Championships in Brno, Czech Republic.

• Para-Equestrian Competition Focuses on Abilities

  By KER Staff · October 7, 2009

  Para-equestrian is a broad term that encompasses horse sports for individuals with a range of disabilities and impairments.

• Choking Horses: Prevention and Treatment

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2008

  If the horse is fed in a group where he must eat quickly to avoid competition, isolating him at feeding time may help. Making sure the horse is not quite so hungry at mealtime, either by feeding some hay before grain or by feeding smaller meals more frequently, may slow the greedy eater.

• Maximizing Fuel Efficiency for Horse Transport

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2008

  A list of suggestions for boosting the fuel efficiency of your truck/trailer combination. You'll possibly save a little money. You'll also gain assurance that you and your horse are traveling in an economical and safe manner.

• Fractures in Thoroughbred Racehorses Studied

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2008

  Researchers looked for an association, if any, between the age of the dam and the foal's risk of fracture later in life, and also any correlation between birth order (dam's first foal or a later foal) and risk of fracture.

• Fueled for Olympic Success

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2008

  Megan Jones crystallized her Olympic dream by being the highest placed rider on the Australian Eventing Team, leading the squad to an outstanding silver medal performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• Feeding Horses at the Olympics

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2008

  The challenge as official Olympic supplier is to provide feed, forage, and bedding that is acceptable to the competitors and that meets the nutritional requirements of the horses under the environmental conditions present at the venue.

• Double Bronze for Georgia Bruce

  By KER Staff · October 18, 2008

  Georgia Bruce brought home two bronze medals in the Grade IV individual competition at the Paralympic Games in Hong Kong.

• Health Management Strategies at Equine Events

  By KER Staff · October 21, 2007

  Equine events such as horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, and clinics are an enjoyable part of horse ownership. Unfortunately, they are also potential avenues for the transmission of contagious diseases.

• Icelandic Horses

  By KER Staff · October 21, 2007

  The Icelandic horse is a breed of small equines found in Iceland. Individuals are stocky, short legged, and quite strong for their size.

• Healthy Horses at Equine Events

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2007

  Taking a horse to a show, trail ride, lesson, parade, or other event is something many horse owners do on a routine basis. Sometimes the horse has a cough, runny nose, fever, or another sign of illness. Where did the disease originate, and how many horses have taken the infection home with them, possibly to far-flung states and even other countries?

• Racehorse Lead Preferences Studied

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2007

  The choice of lead may be linked to biomechanical factors affecting ease of breathing (each complete gallop stride is accompanied by one inhalation and exhalation) or "handedness" (individual preference for one lead over the other).

• Competitive Trail Riding

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2007

  A competitive trail ride (CTR) is a timed, judged trail ride. The sport emphasizes safety, proper horse management, and communication and teamwork between horse and rider.

• Horse Diets: Finding the Right Boarding Facility

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2006

  <p> Is it acceptable to offer horses of all ages and uses the same feed but in slightly varying quantities?</p>

• Size Matters at the Horse Sale

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2006

  Yearlings that commanded bids higher than the median price of the session in which they were sold tended to be heavier and slightly taller, but not fatter, than yearlings receiving bids below their session's median price.

• Horse Trivia Quiz

  By KER Staff · October 21, 2006

  Horse knowledge is sort of like manure...over the years, you seem to pick up a lot of it! Can you answer these random queries on equine behavior, sports, breeds, and terms?

• WEG Brings the Best to the Bluegrass

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2006

  World championship competitions were organized for several equine sports in the past, but it was not until 1990 that dressage, eventing, vaulting, endurance, driving, and show jumping combined their efforts for the first time in Stockholm, Sweden.

• Racehorse Miss Finland Wins Golden Slipper

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2006

  Miss Finland left an unforgettable mark on the Australian racing scene by beating a class-packed field and finishing four and one-half lengths ahead of her closest rival.

• Improving on the Best: Vessels Stallion Farm

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2005

  Improving the land, acquiring premier breeding stock, building an experienced and capable staff, and following expert nutritional advice have moved Vessels Stallion Farm to its position at the top of the equine industry.

• Thoroughbred Racehorse Lower Limb Injuries Studied

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2005

  Investigation of factors that influence risk of lower limb injuries to Thoroughbreds training and racing in New Zealand.

• Australian Endurance Riders Race to Silver in Dubai

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2005

  The Australians have a rich tradition of performing well in endurance world championship competition.

• Wyoming Week: A Horseback Riding Vacation

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2005

  Follow along on a horseback riding vacation in Wyoming.

• Ground Line: Building a Base for Grand Prix Performance

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2005

  Grand Prix show jumper turns to careful equine management in his quest to qualify for the Olympics.

• Ride and Tie Equine Competition

  By KER Staff · October 7, 2005

  The name "ride and tie" explains the essence of this interesting blend of running and riding.

• Equine Nutritionist Q&A: Raising Horses on Small Acreage

  By KER Staff · October 27, 2004

  <p> Is it possible to keep horses on small acreage? What are the drawbacks of not allowing horses to graze for several hours each day?</p>

• Irish Draught Horses and Irish Sport Horses

  By KER Staff · October 21, 2004

  Irish Draughts are bred for dense bones and powerful muscles. Some breeders suggest that the most important attribute of the Irish Draught is not its versatility as a performance horse, but its ability to improve other breeds, lending size, strength, soundness, and a sensible mind to many crossbreds.

• Norwegian Fjord Horses

  By KER Staff · October 20, 2004

  The Norwegian Fjord Horse combines strength, versatility, and a calm temperament in a small package.

• Putting Science into Competitive Trail Riding

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2004

  Throughout a competitive trail ride, veterinarians are stationed at designated checkpoints where the horse's heart rate, vital signs, and soundness are monitored.

• Extreme Equine Sports

  By KER Staff · September 28, 2004

  What seems to set these horse sports apart is the fact that, in each case, the horse is asked to move far beyond his instinctive comfort zone, placing his trust in his human companion.

• American Horse Council Assesses Horse Industry

  By KER Staff · November 1, 2003

  According to figures released by the American Horse Council, there are about 6.9 million horses in the United States.

• Preparing Young Horses for Sales

  By KER Staff · November 2, 2002

  The polished weanlings and yearlings and the athletic two-year-olds that grace the sales rings throughout the world today are slightly different from the horses that went before them. Technology and research have combined to provide consignors and buyers with a slightly different opinion of what constitutes good health.

• Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2002

  Mounted competitions are arranged for vaulters of all skill levels.

• Endurance Riding Requires a Will to Run

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2002

  There are many levels of endurance competitions, ranging from short rides 25 miles or less to 250- mile races run over five days.

• Horse Carriages: Romance on Wheels

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2002

  Whether the experience is a hansom cab ride through Central Park in New York City or a gypsy caravan rented for a quiet countryside tour in southern France, there is a great likelihood that the livery stable will be operated by people who love their animals.

• Medieval Madness: Jousting Then and Now

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2002

  Nearly five hundred years following the decline of tournaments, resurgence in the popularity of jousting and all things Renaissance began.

• Pony Clubs Bring Horses and Children Together

  By KER Staff · October 19, 2001

  As a leading equestrian organization, Pony Club has brought together legions of children and their adult mentors with the horses that have had lasting impacts on all of their lives.

• Polo Enjoys a Surge in Popularity

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2000

  Polo enthusiasts from the top players to the beginners will adamantly state, "Polo is one of the most exciting sports to play."

• Thoroughbred Horse: Speed, Beauty, and Agility

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2000

  Perhaps the most recognized of all equine breeds, thanks in large part to their daring feats on and off the racetrack, the Thoroughbred's very name is synonymous with words such as well bred, excellent and first-rate.

• Morgan Horse: Perfect Fit for Work and Sport

  By KER Staff · October 25, 2000

  In 1791, Justin Morgan, a soft-spoken schoolteacher from Springfield, Massachusetts, accepted a little bay stallion as partial remuneration of a debt. By all historical memoirs, the bay stallion was small and sturdily assembled with a short back, powerful loin and voluminous muscling blanketing oblique shoulders and ample quarters.

• The Horse Show Judge’s Viewpoint

  By KER Staff · October 25, 1999

  Nothing compares to the sight of a youngster clutching a well-deserved ribbon and hugging the horse which helped the child win it. This very vision is one reason I agree to judge 4-H and small open shows.

• Paso Fino Horses and their Gaits

  By KER Staff · October 25, 1999

  I am planning on attending the Paso Fino World Championships that are being held in Tampa, Florida this year to learn more about these fascinating horses. Would you please explain the other movements (gaits) so that I will know what I am looking for when I get to the Championships?

• Friesian Horses Capture the Imagination

  By KER Staff · October 25, 1999

  It takes a special breed of horse to win the immediate adoration of horsemen and laymen together and the Friesian was tailor-made to fit the bill. With their attractive appearance, gentle nature, and willingness to learn, the Friesians are a popular attraction at equine events all over the world.

• The American Quarter Horse Epitomizes Versatility

  By KER Staff · October 25, 1999

  Whether in the show ring, rodeo arena, riding program or back yard, the American Quarter Horse has endeared himself to legions of fans. The breed goes far beyond a working man's partner or a betting man's pleasure to be a shining example of why horses and humans have formed such a lasting attachment.

• Dressage: Equine Ballet

  By KER Staff · October 19, 1999

  Dressage takes a great deal of time, a commitment to working with the best people and a level of maturity that grants an individual a great deal of patience.

• Foxhunting: A Traditional Equestrian Sport

  By KER Staff · October 19, 1999

  Rich in tradition and pageantry, the centuries-old sport of foxhunting is thriving in the United States and abroad.

• Paso Fino: The Horse South America Made

  By KER Staff · October 20, 1998

  The Paso Fino horse combines fire and energy with trainability and willingness to be a horse worthy of his ancestors and ready for whatever the future holds.

• Endurance Riding Requires Courage and Perseverance of Horse and Rider

  By KER Staff · October 7, 1998

  True partnerships between horses and humans provide some of the most compelling stories.