The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announces it is providing more than $2.4 million to 11 projects, 13 continuing studies and three career development awards.
The fatal injury rate of racehorses increased slightly in 2023 but ranks as the second lowest since the start of the Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database analysis.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is withdrawing a 2017 final rule on the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations. The Agency remains committed to strengthening its ability to protect horses and issued a new proposed rule August 2023.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority proposes the status quo with its horseshoeing rules, according to its submission to the Federal Trade Commission.
Despite significant improvements in human sporting achievements, the modern sport horse has only shown marginal performance improvements over the last century.
Heel pain is a common problem in performance horses. While treating it often requires trial and error, ingenuity and a good foundational trim lead to a positive prognosis for many horses.
A new client calls and asks you to come out and look at a “pony” on the farm that has some problems. The day of the appointment comes and when you get to the farm, you find the animal in front of you is a miniature horse — and a dwarf, at that.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.