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ELLIS PARK RACETRACK HIT BY TORNADO; THREE HORSES KILLED Insurance adjusters were at Ellis Park Nov. 7 assessing the damage wrought by a tornado that struck the western Kentucky racetrack early in the morning on Nov. 6. Three horses were killed and several others were injured, according to reports from track owner Churchill Downs Inc. and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. There was no loss of human life at the track, although the storm claimed 22 lives in nearby Indiana.
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REFLECTING ON KATRINA: A NEW ORLEANS VET'S PERSPECTIVE "It's just so amazing to me that in one day, it can all be lost and suddenly you live in a dangerous place," said Allison Barca, DVM, who has served many of the equines in and around New Orleans for years. Barca's home is just north of New Orleans in Harahan, La., and most of her clients were in some way affected by the hurricanes. Since the storm, she said shes been living a sort of hell, seeing clients each day who have lost family, horses, and homes to the hurricane, and identifying dead horses so their owners can have closure.
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GARY'S GOOD GRUB: SEATTLE EDITION For those of you who are attending the 2005 AAEP Convention or Horseman's Day in Seattle, Wash., here are some dining recommendations for the trip from Gary Norwood, DVM.
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DON'T BE A NEEDLESS VICTIM. BE PREPARED WITH EQUIMAX!
More than 50% of horses sampled in the U.S. have been infected with tapeworms*, which can cause life-threatening incidents of colic that are not detected until it is too late. Don't take chances. Use Equimax. It's the only combination dewormer approved by the FDA to safely and effectively treat foals (four weeks and older), pregnant and lactating mares, and breeding stallions, all in a single dose. No wonder Equimax has become the global standard of care.
For more information, click here.
* C.R. Reinemeyer, A.W. Farley, S.A. Kania, B.W. Rohrbach, R.H. Dressler,
48th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, Denver, CO, July 2003. | |
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ENGLISH FIREWORKS SEASON DEADLY FOR TWO HORSES Two horses ended up dead during an annual fireworks event on Oct. 28 and 29 in England. One died as a result of a barn fire; the other died when he was frightened by fireworks and became entangled in a chain.
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USRIDER PROMOTES FUEL ECONOMY FOR HORSE OWNERS 
Drive more efficiently. Keep your vehicle properly tuned. Plan and combine trips. Choose a more efficient vehicle.
You've probably heard these fuel conservation tips frequently repeated in the media recently. Why are these ideas being belabored? Because there's a national push for Americans to reduce their fuel consumption. In addition, these travel tips can help horse owners save money at the fuel pump and enhance the safety of their precious cargo.
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GET THE HORSE FIRST!
The Horse's Electronic Edition format is available for the same low price as the print edition, and it arrives even faster! This exact copy of The Horse magazine is downloaded directly to your computer. It is ideal for customers who currently experience mail delivery delays, and for customers living outside the United States. Click here to get a FREE sample issue.
BONUS: With your subscription to The Horse print or electronic edition, you also get full access to more than 6,300 archived, veterinarian-approved articles on TheHorse.com! |
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FAIR HILL TRAINING CENTER BARN FIRE CLAIMS 24 HORSES A fire started on Nov. 1 in a barn at Fair Hill Training Center in Oxford, Pa. Only four of the 28 horses stabled there survived. On Nov. 2, firefighters were still hosing down the Fair Hill barn, as winds stirred the ashes and the state fire officials inspected the scene.
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AAEP ASK THE VET: CARING FOR A NEWLY BLIND HORSE
Q. We have a 19-year-old Appaloosa gelding that is going blind fast from a genetic disease. He is not coping with it well; he stumbles around, runs into things, leaves the herd, then gets confused and panics. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
A. Click here for the answer.
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POLL: TORNADOS
The Horse wants to know--Have you ever been affected by a tornado?
Vote here.
Results of Last Week's Poll
Has your horse ever been diagnosed with EPM?
- No: 61.05% (232)
- Yes, he was treated and recovered fully or partially: 24.47% (93)
- Yes, he was treated and he didn't get better: 9.47% (36)
- Yes, he recovered and then had a relapse: 4.47% (17)
- Yes, he was not treated and he didn't get better: 1.84% (7)
- Yes, he was not treated and recovered fully or partially: 1.05% (4)
Total votes: 380
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AAEP HEALTH LINK: BACK AT THE KNEE
Conformation is something that should always be looked at with a close eye when it comes to the purchase of a new horse. "Back at the knee" describes a leg that looks like it has a backward arc with its center at the knee when viewed from the side. For more terms from the Glossary of Racing Terms, click here.
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LOOKING FOR HORSE WELFARE OR RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS?
Looking for horse welfare or rescue organizations? Visit The Horse Source and use the pulldown menu at the top of the page to scroll to the Welfare/Rescue Organization category.
Buy a copy of The Horse Source at Exclusively Equine!
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BOOK EXCERPT: FEAR OF COWS
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Understanding Your Horse's Behavior by author and equine behavior specialist Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB. The book is available from www.ExclusivelyEquine.com.
My problem is that my horse has a fear of cows. The cows live in a field about 10 feet away from the indoor arena and the outdoor ring. He'll simply refuse to go past, spin, back up, anything to get away from them. Short of moving him to a different farm, or putting blinkers on him, is there anything more I can do? Click here for the answer.
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MATCHMAKING: ADOPTABLE HORSE
This 4-year-old Oldenburg mare has not been started under saddle, but shows excellent potential. For more on this mare or others at the Emerald Valley Equine Assistance Horse Rescue in Eugene Ore., visit http://eveahr.com/index.html or e-mail eveahr@earthlink.net.
Are you a registered not-for-profit organization with an adoptable horse? Send a photo, description of the horse, and your web site URL here to have your horse listed.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 2--Equine Nutrition Seminar in University Park, Pa.
Dec. 3-7--AAEP Annual Convention in Seattle, Wash.
Dec. 4--AAEP Horseman's Day 2005 in Seattle, Wash.
Dec. 9-11--Equine Breeding Management Seminar in Columbus, Ohio.
For more horse events, click here. To submit a horse health event visit www.TheHorse.com/Events.
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