Latest News – The Horse
Vets, Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Natural Disasters
The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.
Pollard Eventing Launches Trailer Safety Research Campaign
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.
Walking Horse Group wants HSUS Soring Tipline Data
The Tennessee Walking Show Horse Organization has demanded the HSUS share tipline responses.
Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.
Don’t Drown Your Horse, Part 2
Have you taken a “Horse Swimming Safety Course” with your local Red Cross? Of course not–there is not such a thing. In developed countries we
New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study.
Committee Says New Ky. Race-Day Drug Rules ‘Deficient’
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park’s meet.
Tropical Storm Isaac Drenches Florida, Threatens Gulf States
So far the storm has not forced any widespread horse evacuations.
Eighth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed in Kentucky
A 15-month-old Standardbred filly from Bourbon County was euthanized after developing clinical signs of WNV.
Pennsylvania Horse Burning Case Probed
The animal survived the attack but sustained superficial burns and singeing over most of his body.
London 2012 Para-Equestrian Events Begin Aug. 30
Seventy-eight riders and 77 horses will be competing over the six days of competition from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4.
Vaccinating Golden Oldies
In all honestly I’m a mildly paranoid horse owner, likely because of the unending stream of horror stories about equine diseases, injuries, and ailments I’m
Underweight Horses: Surveillance, Management Considerations
Low body weight in horses can trace to many issues, including dental problems and chronic disease.
TAHC Announces Horseback Emergency Response Team
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.
Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
Hurricane Threat Forces Evacuation of Barns at La. Racetrack
The evacuation applies to the 700 horses currently stabled at Fair Grounds for its summer Quarter Horse meet.
