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Using Technology to Get Results Faster
Recent technological developments have made mare breeding faster and more efficient than ever before. Many of the techniques and tools that were originally designed for infertility treatments are now being used for healthy ovulating mares. The main advantage of course is faster pregnancy achievement. They are also great for long distance mating. The main drawback has to do with commitment and monetary issues. You want to discuss your options with your vet, and make sure to budget in the added vet bills that are likely to accumulate from some of these procedures. ... Read the full article

Mare and Foal Bonding
The bond between a mare and foal begins long before the foal is born. After birth the essential relationship between mare and foal is built, allowing the mare to nurture, teach and protect her foal until it is ready to care for itself. Making sure this bond forms, being aware of normal versus abnormal behavior and knowing how to properly care for your new foal will help create a strong and healthy adult horse. ... Read the full article

How to Care For Your Pregnant Mare
After months of waiting, searching for a stallion and careful preparation your attempt to breed your mare is successful. So now what do you do? What is the next step and how can you ensure that your mare will experience a healthy pregnancy? Though there is no way to be sure complications won’t arise, important elements to a healthy pregnancy can be addressed, such as veterinary care, proper nutrition and appropriate exercise for your mare. ... Read the full article

Help Your Mare Have a Safe Delivery
If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need to be a quiet observer – if, that is, you are lucky enough to witness the birth. Mares seem to prefer to foal at night in privacy, and apparently have some control over their delivery. Because most mares foal without difficulty, it is usually best to allow the mare to foal undisturbed and unassisted. ... Read the full article

Preparing Your Mare for Pregnancy
Any horse owner who is considering breeding their mare must not only be in tune with her unique characteristics, but also have a strong appreciation for the animal as a whole. If you consider the level of attention needed to properly care for a pregnant human, then you have a basic understanding of the level of attention needed to care for a pregnant mare. ... Read the full article

Taylor Harris Insurance Sponsors Riders Lounge during Maclay Competition at Syracuse Invitational
Wellington, FL - October 29, 2007 - Taylor Harris Insurance Services Inc. will host breakfast and lunch buffets during the two days of equitation competition at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. Maclay competition will be held over ... Read the full article

Horse Owners Bill and Olivia Weeks Praise Taylor Harris Insurance Services
Wellington, FL – February 19, 2007 – “When a 9-year-old horse dies of an anaphylaxis reaction, it’s very emotional. One minute she’s there, and the next, she’s dead in the crossties,” explained Olivia Weeks. Bill and Olivia Weeks are avid equestri ... Read the full article

Garson Powers Her Way to Seven/Eight Year Old Young Jumper Win
The YJC 7/8 Year Old, II Sec 2 (c) was held today in the Grand Hunter Ring. It was a “Power and Speed” class for some of the brightest young equine stars. Coming away with the win was Cilthe Z, ridden by Nona Garson and owned by The Ridge Farm LLC. T ... Read the full article

Eventers Head to Hong Kong
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named two riders who will travel to Hong Kong for the eventing test event at the Beas River Olympic Equestrian Venue in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. The test event will be held at the CCI** lev ... Read the full article

Horse Owners Have Peace of Mind With Taylor Harris Insurance Services, Horse Insurance
Wellington, FL – February 5, 2007 – When Mike Lewis spoke with a Taylor Harris Insurance Services Inc. agent on a Thursday afternoon and made a verbal agreement regarding one of his horses, he didn’t think much of it. But the following Tuesday, that ... Read the full article

Almost 50 Orphaned Foals Saved
Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue and the Emily Vernon Foundation Save Almost 50 Orphaned Foals Loxahatchee, FL - July 11, 2007 - Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue acknowledges the Emily Vernon Foundation for helping make this year's Nurse Mar ... Read the full article

More Support for the Reining Breeding Industry
NRBC Creates Mare Bonus Byars, Oklahoma – The always innovative National Reining Breeders Classic has announced a new program for the reining industry – the NRBC Mare Bonus. “The NRBC has always focused on the breeding programs,” noted NRBC S ... Read the full article

NRBC Announces Mare Bonus Will Continue
Hot on the heels of the most successful-ever National Reining Breeders Classic, the NRBC has announced that its NRBC Mare Bonus will become a permanent part of the show. The NRBC Mare Bonus was initiated at the 2007 NRBC an ... Read the full article

West Nile- What You Need To Know
Dealing with a sick horse is never fun, especially when it is something that could have been prevented. West Nile has claimed the lives of dozens of horses over the past 10 years, and has the potential to do more damage in the years ahead. Those that live in warmer climates are the biggest targets. So it is imperative that you know the signs and symptoms and understand the different treatment options that are available to you. With just a little bit of know-how, you can reduce the risk of West Nile dramatically for your own livestock and those of your neighboring farms. ... Read the full article

Dealing with Fear in Horses
Anyone who loves horse riding or is associated with horses knows the immense pleasure of being in touch with one of Nature’s swiftest, most powerful and quick-witted creations. The contradiction that emerges is that horses by themselves in Nature’s chain are gentle, harmless creatures, yet whenever you go to a riding school or club the first ominous sign you see warns you of the risks inherently expected from such a sport due to the horses’ ‘natural instincts’ of bolting, bucking, kicking, rearing, biting etc. ... Read the full article

Miller Wins NRCHA Non Pro Derby
Mike Miller and his mare, Bucks Little Fever (Playboys Buck Fever x Cashs Genie), triumphed in the Non Pro Derby at the The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Derby Finals June 24, 2007 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, CA. T ... Read the full article

Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS) Confirmed in Florida
By Dana Zimmel, DVM Diplomate ACVIM, ABVP (Equine Practice) MARCH 29, 2006 The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed one case of MRLS and has two other cases that are suspect. All three cases occurred in Alachua Coun ... Read the full article

USEF Announces Nation's Cup Team for Wellington CSIO
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the show jumping team that will represent the United States against a field of international teams at the CSIO competition in Wellington, FL, March 7-11, 2007. This event, which features th ... Read the full article

Friesians of Majesty’s Ymkje named Model
Townshend, VT – Friesians of Majesty entered eight horses to be judged at the New England Keuring held on 9/21/06 and 9/22/06 in Northampton, MA. All eight horses received Premium ratings or better. Friesians of Majesty again shows the world the c ... Read the full article

CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS HORSE - INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED
London, 12 May/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (200/05) issued by the Government News Network on 12 May 2005 A stallion, that was diagnosed as having Contagious Equine Metritis Organisim (CEMO), has now b ... Read the full article