Latest News – The Horse
Olympic Record Broken on Second Day of Dressage in London
The leading four riders all broke the Olympic scoring record for the Grand Prix today in London.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Colorado
A Las Animas County premises is under quarantine after a horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Rotational Grazing: Time it Right for Optimal Pastures
Rotational grazing allows horses to graze one section of pasture while other sections recover.
2012 Equitation Science Conference Deemed a Success
The conference was attended by more than 250 delegates from around the world.
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
