Latest News – The Horse
2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Tickets on Sale Nov. 1
Ticket packages for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event go on sale Nov. 1.
Racing ‘Safety Steward’ Position Called Valuable
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance considers the presence of a ‘safety
Number of Thoroughbred Mares Bred Fell 10% in 2011
Statistics from The Jockey Club for the 2011 North American breeding season show the number of stallions
Merck Renews Subscriptions to The Horse for AAEVT Members
Merck Animal Health has renewed one-year subscriptions to The Horse magazine for all members of the AAEVT.
Tennessee Trainer Pleads Guilty to Soring Charges
Paul Blackburn has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he conspired to violate the Horse Protection Act.
Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses
Caring for deciduous teeth in young horses requires additional considerations from a veterinary standpoint.
Expanding OTTB Markets Discussed at Seminar
Topics from wise spending at aftercare facilities to off-the-track-Thoroughbred psychology were discussed.
Louisiana Youths Charged in Horse Thefts
Two juveniles are facing charges for allegedly stealing seven horses from a Louisiana animal control shelter.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies
TheHorse.com presents a free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A about Complementary Therapies on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
A loose horse on the highway is an obvious threat to vehicular traffic, but how do you deal with it? Catch the horse? Open a
Parasite Study: Winning With Worms
Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.
Fact Sheet: Feeding Performance Horses
Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Common Hoof Problems
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
Insect Control
Reduce your horse farm’s fly and mosquito populations by eliminating insect breeding areas and using pest control strategies, such as insecticides, biological controls, and good hygiene.
Owners of Stray Caddo Parish, La., Horses Sought
Louisiana authorities are seeking the owners of three horses discovered wandering in Caddo Parish on Monday.
Rutgers Webinar Series Focuses on Disaster Management
In response to Hurricane Irene the webinar series will focus on “Disaster Preparation and Recovery.
