NTRA Issues Statement on Racehorse Monzante’s Death
The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.

The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.
Dealing with the post-laminitic horse has its challenges, but it is also rewarding when you’re able to see your horse living a good quality of life and returning to his or her former profession.
A horse residing on the same property died due to hendra virus earlier this month.
Of the 472 voters, 147 (31%) said they look forward to horse camping every year.

Researchers are investigating the airs above the ground to help improve training and safeguard equine welfare.
The schedule is subject to change due to drought that is limiting animals’ water and forage resources.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.

High temperatures, which soared to over 100?F, played a role in the ride’s 47% completion rate.

Gain insight about postoperative ileus: a potentially life-threatening complication of colic surgery.
A large mosquito population elevates the need for horse owners to vaccinate their animals against EEE and WNV.
Cyril R. Clarke, BVSc, MS, PhD. Dipl. ACVCP, will become dean of the RCVM on Oct. 1.

Learn about healthy hoof conformation and common, potentially function-affecting abnormalities.
View some of the top tweets from the second day of the International Society for Equitation Science conference
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.

Vaccination can help prevent horses from contracting rabies, which is invariably fatal.
Greater knowledge about horse body language could mean fewer horse-related accidents in Danish riding schools.
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