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Workshop on Feed Safety Planned
By KER Staff · September 12, 2012The 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.
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Survey on Harness Racing in New Zealand
By KER Staff · December 23, 2011Participate in a survey conducted by Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) to gauge the scope of involvement in this industry.
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National Horse Show Moves to Kentucky in 2011
By KER Staff · January 28, 2011The National Horse Show and ASPCA Maclay Finals will be held in Kentucky this year.
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Several Factors Affect Birth Weight in Thoroughbred Foals
By KER Staff · December 22, 2010Various 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.
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Thoroughbred History
By KER Staff · December 20, 2010All of today's Thoroughbred horses trace back to one or more of the three foundation sires.
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Future Hunters Require Balanced Nutrition
By KER Staff · November 8, 2010For 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.
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WEG Horses Arrive in Kentucky
By KER Staff · October 8, 2010A 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.
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Horse Racing: Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds
By KER Staff · February 8, 2010Mark 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.
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First Horse Show: Prepare Your Young Horse for Success
By KER Staff · February 1, 2010If 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.
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Hunters and Jumpers: What Are We Talking About?
By KER Staff · February 1, 2010The 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.
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Choking Horses: Prevention and Treatment
By KER Staff · October 25, 2008If 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.
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Maximizing Fuel Efficiency for Horse Transport
By KER Staff · October 20, 2008A 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.
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Fractures in Thoroughbred Racehorses Studied
By KER Staff · October 20, 2008Researchers 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.
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Feeding Horses at the Olympics
By KER Staff · October 20, 2008The 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.
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Health Management Strategies at Equine Events
By KER Staff · October 21, 2007Equine 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.
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Healthy Horses at Equine Events
By KER Staff · October 20, 2007Taking 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?
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Racehorse Lead Preferences Studied
By KER Staff · October 20, 2007The 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).
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Competitive Trail Riding
By KER Staff · October 20, 2007A 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.
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Size Matters at the Horse Sale
By KER Staff · October 25, 2006Yearlings 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.
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Horse Trivia Quiz
By KER Staff · October 21, 2006Horse 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?
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WEG Brings the Best to the Bluegrass
By KER Staff · October 20, 2006World 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.
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Racehorse Miss Finland Wins Golden Slipper
By KER Staff · October 20, 2006Miss 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.
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Improving on the Best: Vessels Stallion Farm
By KER Staff · October 25, 2005Improving 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.
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Thoroughbred Racehorse Lower Limb Injuries Studied
By KER Staff · October 20, 2005Investigation of factors that influence risk of lower limb injuries to Thoroughbreds training and racing in New Zealand.
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Australian Endurance Riders Race to Silver in Dubai
By KER Staff · October 19, 2005The Australians have a rich tradition of performing well in endurance world championship competition.
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Wyoming Week: A Horseback Riding Vacation
By KER Staff · October 19, 2005Follow along on a horseback riding vacation in Wyoming.
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Ground Line: Building a Base for Grand Prix Performance
By KER Staff · October 19, 2005Grand Prix show jumper turns to careful equine management in his quest to qualify for the Olympics.
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Ride and Tie Equine Competition
By KER Staff · October 7, 2005The name "ride and tie" explains the essence of this interesting blend of running and riding.
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Putting Science into Competitive Trail Riding
By KER Staff · October 19, 2004Throughout a competitive trail ride, veterinarians are stationed at designated checkpoints where the horse's heart rate, vital signs, and soundness are monitored.
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American Horse Council Assesses Horse Industry
By KER Staff · November 1, 2003According to figures released by the American Horse Council, there are about 6.9 million horses in the United States.
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Preparing Young Horses for Sales
By KER Staff · November 2, 2002The 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.
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Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback
By KER Staff · October 19, 2002Mounted competitions are arranged for vaulters of all skill levels.
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Endurance Riding Requires a Will to Run
By KER Staff · October 19, 2002There are many levels of endurance competitions, ranging from short rides 25 miles or less to 250- mile races run over five days.
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Horse Carriages: Romance on Wheels
By KER Staff · October 19, 2002Whether 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.
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Medieval Madness: Jousting Then and Now
By KER Staff · October 19, 2002Nearly five hundred years following the decline of tournaments, resurgence in the popularity of jousting and all things Renaissance began.
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Pony Clubs Bring Horses and Children Together
By KER Staff · October 19, 2001As 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.
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Polo Enjoys a Surge in Popularity
By KER Staff · October 25, 2000Polo enthusiasts from the top players to the beginners will adamantly state, "Polo is one of the most exciting sports to play."
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The Horse Show Judge’s Viewpoint
By KER Staff · October 25, 1999Nothing 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.
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Dressage: Equine Ballet
By KER Staff · October 19, 1999Dressage 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.
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Foxhunting: A Traditional Equestrian Sport
By KER Staff · October 19, 1999Rich in tradition and pageantry, the centuries-old sport of foxhunting is thriving in the United States and abroad.
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Endurance Riding Requires Courage and Perseverance of Horse and Rider
By KER Staff · October 7, 1998True partnerships between horses and humans provide some of the most compelling stories.
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