Latest News – The Horse
Wisconsin Horse Shootings Probed
Wisconsin law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting two horses in a pasture.
Italy Responds to Equine Dourine Outbreak
In May 2011, a stallion undergoing routine testing in Italy for stud purposes tested positive for dourine.
FEI Launches Olympic Website
The FEI has launched a new online hub dedicated to all things Olympic and Paralympic, both old and new.
Quest to Ban Race-Day Furosemide Called ‘Insanity’
Supporters ripped their opponents and vowed to take their case–that Salix is good for the racehorse–public.
Benefits of “Tapering” in Athletic Horses Studied
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.
Website Features Horse Racing Drug Reform Testimonials
Also on the website are news, videos, scientific studies, and commentary in support of medication-free racing.
Cost Cutting Tips for Building Horse Barns
Horse owners share their top five tips for cutting costs and staying green when building a horse barn.
Footing Science for Horses
The field of footing science involves understanding how different kinds of footing affect equine health.
A Guide to Complete Horse Feeds
A complete feed at recommended levels can provide calories for horses who don’t get enough from forage alone.
Caring for the Disciplines, Part 3: Trail and Endurance
Attention to conditioning and minimizing wear and tear can help horses stay on the trail for years to come.
Equine Intermale Play
We have two males living together for the first time in the same pasture. One
Soothing Painful Equine Patients
What would you recommend for a horse with burns so severe the skin is sloughi
Signs of Equine Dementia
Old horses might suffer from some of the age-related structural brain changes that occur in other species.
Vaccine Reactions
I have two horses aged 10 and 13. I have had both since age 2 and have vaccinated them every year. Do they still need these yearly vaccinations since they’ve had them every year since youth?
Bread for My Horses?
Do you have any information about what would happen if you were to feed a horse bread? I understand that bread
Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.
