Care & Health

Virus kills 13 horses at University of Findlay

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An especially virulent form of the equine herpes virus has charged through the barns of the University of Findlay, in Findlay Ohio, leaving 13 horses dead, 30 seriously ill, and many more feeling some degree of illness. Students and teachers have been devastated by ...An especially virulent form of the equine herpes virus has charged through the barns of the University of Findlay, in Findlay Ohio, leaving 13 horses dead, 30 seriously ill, and many more feeling some degree of illness. Students...

Ask The Vet

Boxwood? Toxic?

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I was recently informed that an ornamental bush I have on my property may be toxic to my horses. It is referred to by greenhouses and nurserys as a Boxwood. It is small, has round waxy leaves, and though ...I was recently informed that an ornamental bush I have on my property may be toxic to my horses. It is referred to by greenhouses and nurserys as a Boxwood. It is small, has round waxy leaves, and though ...

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Paso Fino with problem

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I bought a 6 yro. Paso Fino Stallion about a month and half ago. When I brought him home to the ranch he had a runny nose and he was underweight and had a melonoma on his shoulder. I had him gelded ...I bought a 6 yro. Paso Fino Stallion about a month and half ago. When I brought him home to the ranch he had a runny nose and he was underweight and had a melonoma on his shoulder. I had him gelded ...

Rodeo

Rookie Cory Melton wins Phoenix PBR event

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March 16 was a memorable day for rookie Cory Melton of Keithville, Louisiana, who took home $24,383.40 in earnings at the Professional Bull Riders Phoenix Bud Light Cup at the America West Arena. The event was the 12th stop on the PBR's 2002 Bud Light Cup Series presented by Las Vegas.March 16 was a memorable day for rookie Cory Melton of Keithville, Louisiana, who took home $24,383.40 in earnings at the Professional Bull Riders Phoenix Bud Light Cup at the America West Arena. The event was the...

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Getting the correct leads

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I have a young gelding that goes perfect one direction but not the other. Counter clockwise is his difficult direction. When asking for a lope, I have tried cueing him with the out side leg & rein, I have tried small circles, I have also tried turning is ...I have a young gelding that goes perfect one direction but not the other. Counter clockwise is his difficult direction. When asking for a lope, I have tried cueing him with the out side leg & rein, I have tried small circles, I have also...

Hunter Jumper

Howard takes top honors in Amsterdam

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Leslie Howard of Westport Connecticut won the Grand Prix and the World Cup Class at CSI-W Amsterdam held December 13-16, 2001, riding Higher Ground Farm's Priobert de Kalvarie ...Leslie Howard of Westport Connecticut won the Grand Prix and the World Cup Class at CSI-W Amsterdam held December 13-16, 2001, riding Higher Ground Farm's Priobert de Kalvarie ...

Rodeo

Dramatic Finish Marks Copenhagen Cup Finale

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Drama. That's the only way to describe the conclusion of the Wrangler Pro Tour/Copenhagen Cup Finale, which wrapped Sunday, Oct. 28, at the American Airlines Center. Fans were literally on their feet throughout the entire final round, whose sudden death format decided champions in the tick of a second hand.Drama. That's the only way to describe the conclusion of the Wrangler Pro Tour/Copenhagen Cup Finale, which wrapped Sunday, Oct. 28, at the American Airlines Center. Fans were literally on...

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Bilateral Bridging

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In June I was giving a 3 week old foal. I knew he had a long road ahead of him but wanted to give him every chance to be normal and happy and not in pain. He was a foal that was born with crooked legs.In June I was giving a 3 week old foal. I knew he had a long road ahead of him but wanted to give him every chance to be normal and happy and not in pain. He was a foal that was born with crooked legs.

Reining

The National Reining Horse Association Futurity

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The eyes of the global equine community will turn to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds for the National Reining Horse Association's 2001 Futurity November 23 through December 1.The eyes of the global equine community will turn to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds for the National Reining Horse Association's 2001 Futurity November 23 through December 1.

Rodeo

Justin McBride wins fourth PBR event of the year

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The Lone Star State proved lucky once again for Oklahoma bull rider Justin McBride. The 21-year-old cowboy snagged his fourth event championship June 23 with a winning performance at the Professional Bull Riders' Justin Bull Riding Championship in Houston.The Lone Star State proved lucky once again for Oklahoma bull rider Justin McBride. The 21-year-old cowboy snagged his fourth event championship June 23 with a winning performance at the Professional Bull Riders' Justin Bull Riding...