Latest News – The Horse
Sparks Fly at 2011 Cornell Farrier Conference
Certified farriers offered hands-on instruction in blacksmithing, tool-making, and horseshoe preparation.
NSAIDs and Competition: The Rules are Changing
Effective Dec. 1, individuals competing in USEF-sanctioned events must be aware of new rules on NSAID useage.
Prominent New York Veterinarian Gilman Dies at 91
Gilman was the first veterinarian to reach Ruffian in 1975 after she sustained her catastrophic injury.
Prepare Horse Shelters Now for Winter
Now is the ideal time to address housing options for horses that will live outside this winter.
Heart Rate’s Effect on Equine Performance
A research team found that in young horses, as heart rate increased performance quality decreased.
ReRun Awarded Grant from ASPCA
The grant allowed ReRun to launch its “Transitioning off-the-track Thoroughbreds” project.
Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.
FEI Celebrates 90 Years of Horse Sport
November 24 marked the 90th anniversary of the Federation Equestre Internationale’s founding.
Horse Health Lecture Series Schedule Announced
Topics include foaling emergencies, equine strangles, hind limb lameness, and diagnosing neurologic horses.
LeBlanc Receives WEVA Lifetime Achievement Award
Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, received the award at the 2011 WEVA Congress in Hyderbad, India.
Fabulous Strike to Old Friends
The 8-year-old Pennsylvania-bred Thoroughbred gelding was retired from racing in September.
Can Horses ‘Watch and Learn’?
One experiment showed a trend suggesting it was possible, but another refuted that evidence.
Old Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA
The Thoroughbred retirement facility received a $50,000 grant from the ASPCA earlier this week.
South Carolina Horse Owner Sought
Authorities are seeking the owner of a horse found standing unattended on a street near Duncan this week.
Saddle Up Safely Wins Safety Award
The Certified Horsemanship Association recognized Saddle Up Safely with its 2011 Partnership in Safety award
Laminitis Treatment with Stem Cells
While related studies are scarce, some are reporting success using stem cells to treat chronic laminitis.
