Sarah Evers Conrad
A lifelong horse person, Sarah Evers Conrad has a BA in Journalism and Equine Science from Western Kentucky University. She was on the staff of The Horse for almost five years, and then became Managing Editor of Equestrian magazine, the official publication of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). She was then promoted to Director of E-Communications at USEF. She now works as Content Manager for All Inclusive Outlet, a travel agency that specializes in all inclusive vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, reading, photography, crocheting, and spending time outdoors.
Articles by Sarah Evers Conrad
Equine Motor Neuron Disease
September 13, 2001
Through a series of clinical studies and observations the past 10 years, researchers at Cornell University discovered that a vitamin E deficiency is the cause of equine motor neuron disease (EMND). This is a rare neurodegenerative disorder of the Read More
Pennsylvania Bans Transport of Horses in Multi-Level Vehicles
September 01, 2001
A new law now makes it illegal to transport any "equine animal" in a vehicle with two or more levels stacked on top of one another within the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Horse Transport Bill, or House Bill 1139, was signed into law o Read More
"In the News" Seminar
July 01, 2001
An attentive audience gathered to learn more about foot and mouth disease (FMD), West Nile virus (WNV), and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) from experts on Friday, April 27, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Peter Timoney, Read More
Ohio Needs Samples; Cost for Testing Reduced
May 24, 2001
Veterinarians in Ohio are continuing to try to make sense of why an increased number of abortions, stillbirths, and red bag deliveries are occurring in the Ohio River Valley. Ohio counties that are seeing problems similar to the Kentucky syndromes Read More
Two Ohio Counties Experiencing Similar Syndromes
May 18, 2001
Now two counties in Ohio are seeing syndromes similar to those being presented in Kentucky, according to an update Thursday by Dr. Grant Frazer, associate professor at Ohio State University. Frazer said there is no way to make a confirmation tha Read More
Cases of Foal Loss Syndrome Reported in Ohio
May 18, 2001
An equine practitioner in Morgan County, Ohio, suspects that five cases of red bag delivery within the past week--plus 10 pregnant mares that are now empty--could be the same thing that veterinarians in Kentucky are dealing with, according to Read More
Foal Loss Reported in Simpsonville, Near Louisville
May 18, 2001
Simpsonville, Ky., is experiencing the same problems that are plaguing horse breeders in Lexington, according to William Rhoads, DVM, and Scott Bennett, DVM, of Equine Services Hospital. Both equine practitioners said that some farms Read More
Ohio Diagnostic Lab Requests Owners Submit Aborted Fetuses, Deceased Foals
May 16, 2001
As Ohio veterinarians try to understand and determine what might be affecting foals in the Ohio River Valley, the number of foals and fetuses available for testing by the diagnostic lab is no greater than normal. Sheila Grimes, DVM, PhD, Pathology Read More
Syndrome Problems Continue in Ohio; Spread to West Virginia
May 15, 2001
It might not be possible to gauge the extent of the fetal loss syndrome problem in Ohio since pleasure horse owners might not pay for the cost of testing on dead fetuses and foals presented to the diagnostic lab. However, anecdotal reports support Read More
VetMed Ride
January 01, 2001
Students, staff, and faculty of the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine participated for a second year in a 100-mile bicycle ride to raise money for the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s scholarship program. Students rode Read More
AYHC on a Mission
January 01, 2001
American Youth Horse Council’s mission is “to have the greatest impact on youth by providing quality tools to those who influence youth in the horse industry,” said Liza Holland, AYHC executive director, during the council’s recent annual meeting. Read More
Corey Joins Editorial Advisory Board for The Horse
January 01, 2001
The Horse is proud to introduce its newest editorial advisory board member. Douglas Corey, DVM, joined the extensive board that helps ensure that the contents of this magazine are accurate and beneficial to our readers. Corey is an equine Read More
Cisplatin for Sarcoids, Carcinomas
December 29, 2000
Laurie R. Goodrich, DVM, MS, of Cornell University, described the benefits of injecting Cisplatin mixed in an oily emulsion to treat sarcoids and squamous cell carcinomas. She presented her findings at the recent American Association of Equine Read More
NYTB And Cornell Host Symposium
October 01, 2000
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) teamed to present the latest in equine health care information at the inaugural Cornell at Saratoga Symposium, held July 30-Aug. 2, in Saratog Read More
Pennsylvania Bill Opposition
August 01, 2000
Pending in the Pennsylvania Senate is a bill that will allow the transportation to slaughter of a horse which is able to stand and bear weight on only three legs and walk unassisted. The original bill allowed the shipment of horses which could Read More
