Erin Ryder
Erin Ryder is a former news editor of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care. She owns a portly gray gelding named Duncan and dabbles in several equestrian disciplines, with an emphasis on dressage.
Articles by Erin Ryder
Two Students Indicted in Texas Horse Killing
November 04, 2006
Two Texas A&M students have been charged with cruelty to animals and criminal mischief for killing a horse in Bryan, Texas, reports The Bryan-College Station Eagle.
Kenneth Ryan Peterson, 21, and Walter Ray Williams, 20, Read More
Preparing for the Worst
November 01, 2006
Horses are delicate creatures. Despite their size and strength, they can be afflicted by a host of ailments. Their use in equestrian sports, their curious nature, and their boisterous social interactions can easily put them in injury-causing Read More
EU Lifts Suspension of South African Horse Exports
October 31, 2006
The European Union has lifted a ban designed to stop the spread of African horse sickness, allowing horses from South Africa to again be exported to Europe, reports Read More
Study Formulates Method for Reducing Fearfulness
October 30, 2006
Desensitization, the gradual introduction of a new stimulus, might be the most effective way to reduce fearfulness and reactivity in horses, according to a recent study by Danish and Swedish researchers.
The scientists examined three method Read More
BLM Rounding Up Horses on Fire-Scorched Range
October 26, 2006
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will round up around 100 horses on the Clan Alpine Herd Management Area in Northern Nevada this week, reports Nevada television station Read More
Sulky Horse Fends Off Attacking Bear
October 23, 2006
A Swedish racehorse in training fended off a bear with a well-aimed kick, reports the Independent Online, a South Africa Read More
Snoring Horse Breathes Easy After Surgery
October 22, 2006
A horse with an unusual snoring condition has undergone corrective surgery, much to the relief of farm workers and fellow stablemates who were tired of his noisy droning, the Read More
Aggressive Coyotes Worry Connecticut Horse Owners
October 20, 2006
A yearling Quarter Horse sustained severe injuries Wednesday (Oct. 18) after being attacked by what is believed to be an aggressive pack of coyotes, reports NBC30, a Read More
In the Wake of Machines, Burros Return to Mexican Agriculture
October 14, 2006
Once the postcard image of Mexico, burros have had a hard time maintaining their status as an agricultural necessity since John Deere moved to town, reports The Christian Science Monitor. But now, the useful animals appear to be making Read More
Reward Offered In Tennessee Horse Shooting
October 10, 2006
The owners of two horses and a mule that were shot in Henderson County, Tenn., last weekend are offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter, reported the The Jackson Sun.
One Quarter Read More
17-inch Mare Recognized as World's Smallest Horse
October 09, 2006
Thumbelina, a 17-inch-tall Miniature horse, has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's smallest horse, reports the London Daily Mail.
The 5-year-old mare weighed eight pounds at birth and Read More
Here's Looking at You
October 09, 2006
Different breeds of horses examine novel objects using different dominant eyes, according to researchers from the Universite de Rennes in France. Their observations of horses' reactions can also help horse handlers interpret whether a horse is Read More
Walking Horse Trainers, Veterinarians React to Celebration Flap
October 04, 2006
According to Walking Horse trainers and veterinarians, the issues leading to the early closure of the National Celebration show were but another example of a lack of consistency in the interpretation of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Read More
Survey Gives Insights on Danish Dewormer Restrictions
October 03, 2006
A survey of Danish veterinarians revealed that legislation making equine dewormers available by prescription only resulted in veterinarians being more involved in parasite control, with most horses treated less often.
Enacted in 1999 to slo Read More
EVA Outbreak and Vaccine Shortage Affects Western U.S.
October 01, 2006
An outbreak of equine viral arteritis (EVA) resulted in quarantine restrictions in 18 states, with nine states reporting positive cases. A vaccine shortage is hampering efforts to control the outbreak.
Although the virus has been limited to Read More
Love is in the Air: Estrus Odor Recognized Across Species Lines
October 01, 2006
French researchers with the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique have discovered that the odors associated with females in estrus can be identified by different mammals.
In the study, male rats were exposed to the feces of foxes, Read More
Invitational Show Will Award Tennessee Walker World Grand Champion Title
September 30, 2006
Because of the early closure of the National Celebration show last month, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA) will host a show in late November to select a 2006 World Grand Champion.
Jerrold Pedigo Read More
Idaho Leads Nation in Equine WNV Cases
September 29, 2006
As West Nile virus (WNV) continues to appear across the United States this mosquito season, Idaho horses are being hit hard. More than 300 horses have been diagnosed with the illness in 2006.
Marilyn Simunich, DVM, of the Idah Read More
Differences in Serotonin Gene Show No Correlation to Anxiety
September 27, 2006
Subtle differences in the serotonin transport gene in horses might not have a role in anxiety after all, according to researchers with the Laboratory of Veterinary Ethology in Tokyo. Their study was published in June issue of the Journal of Read More
Head Position Affects Intraocular Pressure
September 26, 2006
Intraocular (inside the eye) pressure readings are used in the diagnosis of equine glaucoma. However, researchers with the University of Pennsylvania have found that the position of the horse's head can impact the pressure reading, which could Read More
Pasture-Associated Laminitis and Countermeasures
September 24, 2006
Researchers with the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research in Aberystwyth, Wales, suggested some possible preventative measures for pasture-associated laminitis in the July issue of the Journal of Nutrition. Read More
Equids Quick to Evolve
September 24, 2006
Researchers with the University of Bari in Italy have discovered that equids, and particularly donkeys, evolved at a rapid pace. Their study was published in the June issue of Genomics.
The researchers came this conclusion after Read More
Branching Out From the Equine Family Tree
September 22, 2006
Equus hydruntinus, an extinct equine, might have had a larger range than originally believed, according to researchers with the French university Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon. Their study was published in the July issue of Read More
Owner of Texas Boarding Stable Suspects Intentional Poisoning of 27 Horses
September 21, 2006
The owner of Carousel Acres, the College Station, Texas, boarding facility where 27 horses died the week of July 16, says he now believes the horses were poisoned intentionally, according to The Eagle Land and Livestock Post.
The Read More
Geography a Likely Tie to Histoplasmosis Rates
September 21, 2006
Researchers with Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia have found a strong correlation between the rate of histoplasmosis (epizootic lymphangitis) and the climate of the area in which horses live. The study was published in the July Veterinary Read More
