Latest News – The Horse
Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
Ag-Gag Update
A clandestine video showing Tennessee Walking Horses being tortured in the guise of “training” was released to the public by the Humane Society of the
Sacred Senior Schoolmasters
Not every senior horse is a schoolmaster, and not every schoolmaster is a senior horse. But in many cases seniors and schoolmasters are one in
Health Conditions in Older Foals
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
Smuggled Horses Found in West Texas Infected with EP
All 10 of the seized adult horses tested positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP).
I’ll Have Another Arrives at Belmont Park
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner is on track to run in the Belmont Stakes June 9.
Riders Set to Compete in 2012 Paralympics in London
Riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in equestrian events during the 2012 London Paralympics.
Gluck Center Reproductive Health Faculty to Speak at WCERS
The West Coast Equine Reproduction Symposium IV will be held Nov. 27-29 in Buellton, Calif.
World Vets and Innovacyn Team Up to Help Working Donkeys
Veterinarians will provide veterinary care for working donkeys in Arusha, Tanzania.
Selenium and Vitamin E to Alleviate Signs of Tying Up
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
Equine Chiropractor Asset to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Team
Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Retired
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired
Derby Winner I’ll Have Another Takes 2012 Preakness Stakes
The colt will try to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 with a win in the June 9 Belmont Stakes.
PepsiCo. Withdraws TWH National Celebration Sponsorship
PepsiCo. announced withdrawal of support following a horse-soring report aired May 16 on ABC’s “Nightline.”
Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky
The Salix debate will continue in early June when the KHRC holds a town hall meeting on the topic.
Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds’ Knees
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
