Latest News – The Horse
Charges Filed in Oklahoma Horse Dragging Incident
A man was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly using an all-terrain vehicle to drag a horse down a road
Pennsylvania Man Charged in Police Horse Theft
A Lancaster, Pa., man is behind bars after stealing a police horse earlier this week.
Pay Homage to War Horses This Veteran’s Day
Like many of our own ancestors, horses had no choice when they were called upon to serve in the World Wars.
Texting While Driving É A Carriage
We all know that texting while driving your car is a dangerous habit and, in some places, against the law (as it is here in
Good Works Honoree Provides for Therapeutic Riding Center
Shawn Dolan, DVM, of Augusta, Mich., was selected as the September Good Works For Horses Campaign honoree.
Three Plead Guilty in HPA Violation Case
The three were accused of applying equine soring practices and falsifying forms required to show the animals.
Carriage Horse Controversy Causes Veterinarian’s Suspension
An ASPCA veterinarian was suspended without pay after providing conflicting information to media outlets.
Behavioral Differences Between Colts and Fillies Examined
Researchers found a definite trend towards fundamental gender differences in equine behavior.
South Carolina Horse Theft Investigated
Two other horses residing in the same pasture as the stolen horse were not disturbed during the incident.
Breeders’ Cup: A. U. Miner Recovering from Surgery
A. U. Miner had surgery Nov. 7 to repair bilateral sesamiod fractures sustained in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon.
Acute Aortic Rupture Blamed for Hickstead’s Death
An acute aortic rupture caused show jumping champion Hickstead’s death during a Nov. 6 competition in Italy.
Pfizer Opens New Equine Research Center in Michigan
The center will be Pfizer’s hub for research and development of equine vaccines and novel therapeutics.
Washington Drive-By Horse Shooting Probed
Witnesses say a pickup truck stopped on the road near the horse’s pasture and an occupant shot the animal.
New York Bill Would Make Horse Abuse a Felony
The bill would make it a felony to maltreat a horse used for recreation or those being rehabilitated.
Dental Health and the Performance Horse
When an equine athlete’s performance slumps, check the mouth, where numerous factors can cause problems.
Barn Fires–Prevention and Response
What do you do in your horse facilities to prevent and mitigate barn fires?
