General Interest

September 20, 2011
Horse and Pony Breeds Unique to Australia
Regarded as excellent saddle horses, Walers were bred and exported in large numbers, chiefly as cavalry horses.

September 14, 2011
Osteochondrosis and Racing Performance in Standardbred Horses
Osteochondrosis is a common developmental orthopedic disease affecting various breeds including Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. How OC affects future

September 08, 2011
Trail Riding Safety: Avoid an Assault on Yourself and Your Horse
No one wants to think about being attacked while on horseback, but in reality, remote trails are perfect places

September 07, 2011
World Equestrian Games Had a Major Economic Impact
Figures showed a total economic impact of greater than $200 million from the event.

August 29, 2011
Good Footing is Important for Horse Arenas
If you’ve ever ridden in an arena that was too dusty, too wet, too hard, too deep, or too

August 15, 2011
Evaluating a Prospective Horse for Purchase
Looking for the perfect horse to purchase can be a long process that should not be rushed.

August 02, 2011
Considerations in Buying a Horse
The process of buying a horse should not be rushed because you need to find the right horse for

July 26, 2011
Australian Horse Racing Statistics
Horse racing constitutes the third largest industry in Australia. Race meets are conducted by 391 clubs at 364 tracks

July 11, 2011
Name That Quarter Horse!
Your new Quarter Horse foal that everyone has been calling “Doofus” needs an official registered name. What’s allowed? What’s not allowed?

June 02, 2011
Bone Chips and Racing Potential in Horses
Bone chips are a fairly common finding on radiographs of yearling Thoroughbreds aimed for racing careers. In a study