Latest News – The Horse
Prizes Awarded at Equine Extravaganza’s Rags to Riches Competition
The event showcased the transformation of rescued horses.
Veterinarian Communication During Emergencies
Communication is always critical when practicing veterinary medicine, but can be challenging in emergencies.
Reward Offered in California Horse Abandonment Case
Two horses showing signs of neglect were abandoned in a rural part of Monterey County earlier this month.
An Undercurrent of Compassion
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s what my Pandora Vince Guaraldi (think Charlie Brown Christmas) station is telling me, at least, in
Part of BLM’s Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather Complete
After a holiday break, the gather will resume in early January 2013.
USA Equestrian Trust Presents Additional Grants in 2012
The trust awarded $95,000 in grants as part of a historic year of grant-giving for the foundation.
RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.
Minnesota Horse Council Member Facing Cruelty Charges
A member of the board of directors is facing charges for allegedly maltreating 16 horses on her property.
Laminitis Terminology: SIRS Rather Than Sepsis
A researcher says SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) is the term to use when discussing laminitis.
A Life Filled with Horses
Well, it’s Dec. 21, 2012. The fact that I’m writing this means the world did not come to an end today as some believe the
Western CVM to Host 4-H, Pony Clubbers for Educational Day
Horse health-related sessions will be targeted at different age groups and experience levels.
Churchill Downs Foundation Supports Equine Rescue Center
The foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center for general horse care.
BLM Seeks Public Input on Managing Wild Horses during Drought
The BLM is seeking input on an environmental assessment for management of wild horses during drought.
Female Equine Embryo Survival Studied
Researchers evaluated how female embryo survival could be enhanced under conditions that tend to favor male births.
Genetic Basis of Osteochondritis Dissecans Probed
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.
Water Efforts Lead to Australian Entrapment Challenges
While here for a training tour in Australia (here it is spring, almost summer), I noticed how important water is to maintaining the success or
