Latest News – The Horse
Audiences’ Effects on Horse and Rider Stress Levels
Researchers found that performing for an audience did not affect horses’ stress levels compared to training.
West Virginia Racing Commission Plans Meeting on Salix Use
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
RMTC Holding Clenbuterol Decision for Study Results
The organization is waiting on UC Davis study results before ruling on a possible ban of clenbuterol.
Horse Dies in ‘World Famous Suicide Race’ Qualifier
The Thoroughbred horse fractured his leg Aug. 3 during the third qualifying test for the race.
Olympic Gold for Great Britain in Team Dressage Competition
The Brits took home team Gold, Germany the Silver, and the Netherlands the Bronze.
Now THIS Is Why We Agreed to Host This Thing!
All the complaints–about cost, ticket availability, traffic hassles, and more–evaporated in an instant when Great Britain’s Peter Charles and Vindicat brought it home in
With a Zero-Tolerance Rule, There’s Going to Be Collateral Damage
As you know if you read yesterday’s press release from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian jumper Victor, ridden by Tiffany Foster, was disqualified
Dressage Horse, Blind in One Eye, Makes Olympic Debut
After losing an eye in a stable accident, the Swedish dressage horse Santana made an Olympic-sized recovery.
Farrabba Wins 2012 Haggin Cup at Tevis
The 11-year-old Arabian gelding finished the 100-mile ride in fourth place.
National HBPA Affiliates Back Use of Race-Day Salix
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions.
California Confirms Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2012
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said.
Great Britain wins Jump-Off, Takes Olympic Jumping Team Gold
Great Britain’s team won an intense jump-off against the Dutch team to take Gold in the team competition.
Cavalia: How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Horse
Learn how to build and improve your relationship with your horse from Benjamin Aillaud, equestrian director of Cavalia, a world-renowned theatrical performance that showcases the beauty and versatility of horse.
Exercises to Strengthen Equine Back Muscles, Reduce Pain
Exercising the multifidus muscles in addition to daily training could reduce equine back pain.
Day Two of Olympic Jumping Brings More Surprises
Saudi Arabia leads going into tomorrow’s second-round medal-decider carrying just a single time penalty.
Husband and Wife Team Capture 2012 Tevis Cup
The pair completed the 100-mile ride in 14 hours, 50 minutes.
