Latest News – The Horse
Biosecurity Queensland: Equestrians Need Biosecurity Plans
A biosecurity plan is essential to minimizing the risk of horse pests and diseases, including hendra virus.
"Rollkur": Dressage’s Dirty Word
Exaggerated flexion of a horse’s poll and neck, although surely practiced in the past, became popularized (so to speak) in dressage in the 1980s when
MSU to Host 2012 Grazing School Sept. 12-13
Many grazing strategies will be discussed during a two-day grazing school at the Lake City Research Center.
Drought Damage Dangers: Nitrates and Mycotoxins
Horse owners might be concerned about the potential for an unsafe feed supply this year due to the drought.
Creating a Sacrifice Area for Horses
Creating a sacrifice area can help protect horse pastures from wet weather or overgrazing.
New Mexico Vesicular Stomatitis: Emergency Rule Approved
The current outbreak began in late April when two horses in Otero County tested positive for the disease.
Olympic Modern Pentathletes Getting Ready to Ride
Forty competition horses and 15 training horses remain in Greenwhich Park for the modern pentathlon.
Canadian Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2012, Issued
The CFIA has released a report on equine infectious diseases in Canada during the second quarter of 2012.
AAEP Foundation Names 2012 Grant Recipients
The AAEP Foundation will distribute more than $220,000 in grants to organizations and projects in 2012.
New Treatment for Equine Bone Fragility Disorder Evaluated
Zoledronate appears effective in improving clinical signs associated with bone fragility disorder.
History Made during Individual Dressage Final in London
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro smashed the previous Olympic record with a 90.089 to take the individual gold.
Race-Day Salix Ban Will Extend to 2-Year-Old Listed Stakes
Race-day Salix will not be allowed in listed stakes races for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Study Finds Link Between ERAV and Horse Age
Horse age appears to be a significant factor in the prevalence of equine rhinitis virus A and B.
FEI Secretary on Disqualification of Canadian Olympic Horse
FEI Secretary General Ingmar de Vos issued a statement on Victor’s elimination due to hypersensitivity.
Switzerland’s Guerdat Dominates Individual Olympic Jumping Standings
None of the British team jumping gold medalists stood on the individual jumping medal podium today. Instead, one member each of the silver-medal Dutch
Storm Continues over Canadian Jumper’s Disqualification
As I reported in a previous blog post, the Canadian jumper Victor was disqualified from the 2012 Olympic team jumping competition after failing a hypersensitivity
