A federal court has given the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) more time to answer a request from owners of cloned horses to slate oral arguments in the association’s appeal regarding the registration of cloned Quarter Horses.
New research results suggest adding an underwater treadmill to a horse’s fitness regimen might help relieve back pain and increase range of motion.
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
Working for a horse health publication has its many perks–including the freedom to race out to the barn midday for veterinarian and farrier visits. I’ve
My gelding had a really bad bout of cellulitis last summer, and we almost lost him to the disease. I’ve heard there is a greater chance he will get it again in the future. What are some possible preventative measures I can take to protect my horse?
The owner of a nonprofit group that provides equine-assisted therapy to war veterans and disabled children says two horses used the program were taken from their pasture in LaValle, Wis., last week.
A March 14 horsemen’s meeting on upcoming equine medication changes in Kentucky revealed some interesting information: The four months of racing at Turfway Park are the “cleanest” in the state, according to regular analysis of drug-testing results.
More than 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized in Kane County, Ill.
March is national nutrition month. And good nutritional practices aren’t just important for humans–they’re also critical for keeping our horses healthy. Here’s some important equine nutrition information owners should know and understand.
The University of Maryland (UMD) Extension will host a day-long seminars on horse pasture management on April 12 at Bay Point Equestrian Center in Berlin, Md.
Researchers say girth pressure can impact horses’ performance quite a bit. So much, in fact, that they’ve created a new girth shape that curves around the primary high-pressure area.
The course is intended for those interested in learning more about horses and the science behind the management practices used today.
Danielle Stacy’s winning essay is entitled “Moving Towards a Clean Sport–The Role of Next Gen Therapies in Equine Sports Medicine.”
Because poorly controlled pain can be a deciding factor for euthanizing laminitic horses, an appropriate and timely approach to pain management is critical in caring for affected horses.
Your horse needs water when he travels, but some water sources could harbor infectious disease. Here’s how to minimize your horse’s risk of contracting disease via water sources.
How do you know if your horse is lame? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones shares information about diagnosing lameness in horses.
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