Latest News – The Horse
KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits
The KHRC’s new laboratory choice and decision to revamp testing protocol are yielding positive results.
Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.
BLM to Revise Wyoming Mustang Gather Plan
The BLM has withdrawn a mustang gather plan that would have created minimally producing wild horse herds.
Second Horse Dies at Cheyenne Frontier Days
A mare used in the Wild Horse Race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days died Saturday after sustaining a neck injury.
Grass-Roots Parasite Control
Anthelmintic resistance is recognized globally as a serious problem in the control of equine internal parasites.
Conformation and Limb Deformities in Horses
Learn about leg conformation and angular, flexural, and rotational limb deformities in horses such as bow legs, knock knees, and club feet, and when to call the vet about these problems with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
Healthy, Safe Trailering
Learn how to ensure your horse arrives safely and legally at your destination.
HSVMA To Award 10 Trips to Equitarian Workshop
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is seeking entries for its Equitarian Workshop Trip Awards.
2011 Mosquito-Borne Illness Season Heating Up
Horses in two Florida counties have tested positive for EEE and a Georgia horse is WNV-positive.
Saddle Pads: Best Shock Absorber Identified in Study
Researchers recently examined what saddle pad material is best suited for reducing equine back pressure.
BLM Selects Guilfoyle to Lead Wild Horse and Burro Program
The BLM has selected Joan Guilfoyle to be the new chief of the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Division.
Foal Death Prompts New Corolla Wild Horse Protection Measure
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has enhanced its patrols after a foal died as a result of eating human food items.
Worms in Horses Pt 4: How to Deworm a Problem Horse
Do you have a horse who likes his deworming paste better on you than in his belly? Learn how to deworm a problem horse with Dr. Lori Bidwell.
The Secrets of Longevity
With horses now living well into their 20s and 30s, owners need to implement care and management practices tha
The Science Behind Equine Nutritional Supplements
Which equine nutritional supplements have the research to back up their claims?
Blue Plate Special: Senior Horse Nutrition
Develop your senior horse’s diet with geriatric conditions and challenges in mind.
