Jennifer Walker
Articles by Jennifer Walker
TheHorse.com en Español: El Otoño Trae Desafío Para el Diagnóstico y Manejo de la Enfermedad de Cushing
October 13, 2009
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on Read More
13 Fires Burning in California, Horse Evacuation Sites Available
September 01, 2009
It's fire season in California, where a shortage of rainfall has resulted in dry conditions. As of Monday evening, there were 13 fires burning throughout the state.
In Southern California, the Station Fire in the Angeles National Read More
Dressage Horse Parzival Withdrawn from World Cup Finals
April 16, 2009
Linda Zang, President of the Ground Jury at the FEI World Cup Finals, announced Wednesday afternoon that dressage horse Parzival had sustained a tendon injury and was unable to continue in the competition.
The 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood Read More
Cutting Costs: Ditch Supplements That Are Unnecessary
April 13, 2009
In efforts to save money around the barn, researchers recommend horse owners carefully consider the supplements they're adding to their horses' feed. The researchers behind the 2008 study, "Read More
Vaccinations Not a Place to Cut Back, Vets Say
March 18, 2009
In today's economy, many horse owners are looking for ways to cut back on expenses--but skimping on equine vaccinations should not be one of them.
"People are looking for ways to cut costs, and preventive care seems like an obvious choice t Read More
California Veterinary Tax Removed from Budget
February 24, 2009
After a three-month battle, the California state legislature last week approved the final 2009-2010 budget, sans a proposed veterinary tax. The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) conducted a letter and call-in campaign to stop the Read More
Hay Situation Emerges After Washington Waters Recede
January 25, 2009
Although the floodwaters that covered much of western Washington earlier this month have receded, they left a lot of damage--and a lot of ruined hay and grain. The horse community is working together to help those in need, and some businesses ar Read More
Safety Tips for Horses Caught in Floods
January 13, 2009
In the wake of the recent flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, of Technical Large Animal Emergenc Read More
Floods: Washington Water Begins to Recede
January 09, 2009
Washington residents are starting to recover from this week's flood conditions, which the Associated Press reported as the worst on record.
Horse owner Josie Owens of Carnation, Wash., was Read More
Heavy Snow Causes Problems for Horse Owners
December 30, 2008
After experiencing her area's worst snowstorm since 1968, Beth Sandland of Sandy, Ore., was unable to visit her boarded horses for three weeks.
However, other horse owners have had to deal with a more serious side effect of winter weather: Read More
42 Horses Die in Minnesota Barn Fire
December 23, 2008
Sunday morning, Scot Stelter received the call that horse owners dread: the barn where six of his Quarter Horses were temporarily housed, along with 36 others, was on fire. The horses were trapped inside and died.
Test Reveals Arabian Sire as Carrier of Neurologic Disorder
December 15, 2008
An Arabian horse breeding operation announced a stallion is a carrier of cerebellar abiotrophy. Read More
California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface
December 03, 2008
Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary Read More
California Governor Proposes Tax on Veterinary Services
November 26, 2008
In an effort to raise funds for the state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced his proposal to expand sales tax to include veterinary services. If this proposal passes, the governor estimated $357 million in increased revenu Read More
Calgary Trailer Accident Investigation Closed
November 11, 2008
The investigation into the October stock trailer accident in Calgary, in which a trailer carrying 44 horses overturned, has been closed.
According to a spokesman with the Read More
Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act will Speed Approval Process
October 29, 2008
Earlier this year, President Bush signed legislation reauthorizing the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and authorizing the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA), which will provide for additional funds and resources to review generic animal Read More
Calgary Trailer Accident: Surviving Horses Returned to Origin
October 21, 2008
After 12 horses died Friday following a stock trailer accident in Calgary, Alberta, the remaining 32 horses have been returned to their point of origin in Bonnyville, according to Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada Chair Bill Read More
12 Horses Die in Calgary Trailer Accident
October 20, 2008
Twelve horses died Friday when a stock trailer carrying 44 animals overturned onto the median of a Calgary, Alberta, freeway.
The driver, identified by Read More
California Fires Coming Under Control, Red Flag Warning Remains
October 16, 2008
By Wednesday night, firefighters in Southern California were gaining ground against the wildfires that had been affecting the area, forcing many horse owners to evacuate with their animals. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Read More
California Fires: Not all Equine Evacuations According to Plan
October 16, 2008
Although the Los Angeles Department Animal Care and Control and the Equine Response Team coordinated to help as many horse owners as possible with evacuations, the fire moved too quickly to allow them to reach everyone. With high winds spurring Read More
Fires: Some California Horses Able to Return Home, Others Now Evacuating
October 15, 2008
After living in evacuation centers for nearly three days, some of the horses displaced by the Marek fire in Los Angeles County were allowed to go home Tuesday night. The fire was 80% contained with 4,824 acres burned by 9:00 p.m. It should be Read More
Fires: L.A. Animal Services Allows Horses to Leave Shelters
October 15, 2008
Los Angeles Animal Services is currently monitoring the welfare of horses in the various shelters, according to Kathy Davis, assistant general manager. The animals are allowed to leave as the Fire Department releases holds on various areas. A Read More
Horse Owners Evacuating Ahead of California Fires
October 14, 2008
Horse owners are trying to get themselves and their animals out of the way as two fires burn out of control in the Los Angeles area. The Marek fire in the San Fernando Valley had burned 4,726 acres by Monday afternoon, and the Sesnon Fire, Read More
Autumn Challenges for Cushing's Diagnosis, Management
September 27, 2008
Owners of older horses that exhibit any of the classic signs of Cushing's during the fall months work with their veterinarians to determine whether they should test or treat horses until diagnoses can be confirmed. Read More
