Archive for January, 2009

Elmer Bandit’s Winter Workouts Move Inside

By Tack Box | January 30th, 2009

Never resting on his laurels, Elmer splits his winter hours between furthering his dressage training and sporting his blanket from his fans at TheHorse.com. Kansas winter weather has driven 37-year-old competitive trail horse Elmer Bandit and… Go to Source

Remember Tapeworm Control this Spring

By Tack Box | January 30th, 2009

Before turning horses out on pasture this spring, remember to check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control. Tapeworms are transmitted by an intermediate host, the oribatid mite, which lives on pastures. While… Go to Source

Barbaro Memorial to be Unveiled in April

By Tack Box | January 30th, 2009

The public unveiling of a bronze statue to celebrate the life of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will take place at Churchill Downs April 26. The announcement came on the second anniversary of Barbaro’s passing on Jan. 29, 2007. “Churchill Downs… Go to Source

Rutgers Equine Science Center Schedules Horses 2009 Conference

By Tack Box | January 30th, 2009

Horses 2009 is coming to Rutgers on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2009, organized by the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The program will offer attendees an intense learning experience, with a liberal… Go to Source

2009 Kentucky Derby Contenders

By Tack Box | January 29th, 2009

Profiles, photos, and comments for the top contenders on the Triple Crown Trail. This list will be updated weekly. Go to Source