Farriers and veterinarians have said for years that shoeing intervals should be at most six to eight weeks, but why? Researchers from the Equine Performance Laboratory at Utrecht University (Netherlands) say it’s because horses must compensate
In a recent study, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine researchers looked for patterns in horses referred to the hospital with renal (kidney) insufficiency in order to detect the disorder earlier. Renal insufficiency is often a
On March 14, a federal judge ruled in favor of the USDA to allow fee-for-service inspections at horsemeat processing plants despite efforts of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other animal rights groups to prevent the inspections
The equine lexicon is filled with clich?s about the equine foot. Most horse owners have heard them all. “No foot, no horse…The foot is the horse’s foundation…For want of a shoe…” The list goes on. Without sound feet, a horse can’t move
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride Program celebrates 10 years of connecting people with their American Quarter Horses on some of the most beautiful trails in the world. In honor of this milestone, AQHA is giving away an Exiss XT300E
What exactly happens the minute after the direct trauma (like a kick or a collision)? How does the blood pool?
My 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse has developed ulcers on the bars of his mouth. Any ideas why this would happen?
I have bred and raised 142 Morgan foals since 1976. During that time, we’ve had eight foals born with a very similar set
Beginning Monday, May 1, and running daily through Derby Day, Saturday, May 6, bloodhorse.com introduces Morning Line, a new feature designed to bring the horses, people, and places of
Fly control on your horse’s face can be a tricky problem. Now Endure comes in a convenient, ready-to-use roll-on. Apply Endure Roll-on for Horses around the horse’s nose, eyes, ears, mouth, and also around wounds and other surface lesions to
Nearly 200 equine sport notables and enthusiasts, and state government dignitaries braved a rainy afternoon Friday (April 21) to join United States Dressage Federation (USDF) officials and staff in a ribbon cutting opening of the National
Next spring, the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., will unveil a new, permanent exhibition featuring Triple Crown winner Affirmed. The exhibition is supported by a loan of Affirmed’s racing
The Gimenezes studied more than 200 incidents involving horse trailers and noticed an inordinate number of accidents involving gooseneck horse trailers becoming stuck on railroad crossings. Almost all of these incidents resulted in losses
Minneapolis and St. Paul’s WCCO TV reported online today that Minnesota authorities are searching for suspects in a case involving the mutilation of a Waseca, Minn.
Editor’s Note: To see the update on this case go to www.TheHorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=6919
An April 17 shooting on a Florida farm left seven horses dead
A $13.5-million appropriation for an expansion of the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) in Lexington is among the budget line items vetoed by Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher.
Fletcher on April 24 cut $370
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