Latest News – The Horse
Drought, Heat Push Horse Feed Costs Skyward
With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses.
New Mexico Equine Vesicular Stomatitis Case Count Rises
More than 20 vesicular stomatitis cases have now been confirmed in New Mexico horses.
Authorities Charge Mother of Accused SAU Horse Thief
New information indicates the stolen horses were intended to be sold for profit.
A London Olympics Photo Album
Today I’m going to spare the prose and let the photos do the talking. Here is a collection of images taken during my first 24
Feds Reveal Crundwell Horse Sale Details
Buyers will soon be able to bid on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell.
Nutrition, Genetics, and Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics.
Major Racehorse Health Issues Discussed at RCI Meeting
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.
GABA, Carolina Gold Use Discovered at USEF Competitions
GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and is a principal ingredient of the product “Carolina Gold.”
BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Wassuk Wild Horse Gather Plan
The BLM is proposing to gather 498 wild horses and remove approximately 400 excess wild horses from the range.
Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
First Olympic Horses Arrive at Greenwich Park
The first horses have arrived at Greenwich Park, setting for the Olympic equestrian events at London 2012.
Walking Horse Groups Could Face USDA Sanctions
The USDA might decertify five Tennessee Walking Horse HIOs for not complying with new HPA enforcement rules.
RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.
Ky. Council Discusses Voluntary Equine Rescue Certifications
The council discussed voluntary certifications for rescue and retirement facilities in the commonwealth.
Get Your Computers and Mobile Devices Ready!
We’re three days away from the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. I’m writing this from the airport, waiting for my British Airways
With Apologies To Rod Serling
The natural habitat of Thoroughbred racing isn’t the Twilight ZoneÑbut sometimes it certainly seems that way. Case on point: Within the span of a few
