Latest News – The Horse
Getting Involved with Your Local Responders
I will just start with, “There are some places that you do not want your name to show up. I can think of several, but
In Olympic Dressage, Some of the Stories Are Outside the Arena
As anyone who’s watched NBC’s prime-time Olympic Games coverage knows, the mainstream media and many viewers love the human-interest stories behind the Games athletes. We
Understanding Equine Movement Disorders
More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.
The System Is Working: Healthy Horses after Olympic Eventing
Smart decisions at the 2012 Olympic eventing competition kept incidents, injuries minor.
Two More Equine West Nile Cases Confirmed in California
All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported.
LSU to Host Equine Acupuncture, Chiropractics Lecture
The lecture on acupuncture and chiropractics will take place Aug. 17 at Louisiana State University.
Great Britain Take the Lead as Olympic Dressage Begins
Great Britain is in the lead in the team and individual standings after Day 1 of Olympic dressage.
Stephen Colbert Tackles Dressage in the Saddle
What….is it? It’s always one of the first questions non-horse people ask about dressage. Comedian/journalist Stephen Colbert is back in the Olympic Dressage spotlight as
How Much Does a Horse Cost?
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
Euthanasia and What Comes Next
Electing to euthanize is a difficult part of horse ownership, and the hard decisions don’t stop there.
Caring for Long Ears
Donkeys and mules have a reputation for being hardier than horses, but they require the same basic care.
Cost-Efficient Feeding
Forage analysis and judicial use of concentrates and supplements can help you get the most bang for your buck
The Conservative Approach for Healing Horses
Many veterinarians recommend R&R and controlled exercise to heal tendon and ligament injuries.
Budget Barn Design
See how one owner designed and built frugally without compromising on aspects supporting horse health.
Forage-Only Diet for Performance Horses Evaluated
Recent study results suggest that forage-only diets could hold benefits for performance horses.
USDA: Some Walking Horse Groups Deemed Noncompliant
Three HIOs have been deemed noncompliant for failing to comply with new HPA enforcement rules.
