Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barn Fires–Prevention and Response
What do you do in your horse facilities to prevent and mitigate barn fires?
When Foals Attack
Introducing a foal to a halter can be a tricky proposition, and a potentially dangerous one for the handler. Also dangerous, apparently, is standing around
Hickstead’s Death Remains Under Investigation
The sudden death of show jumping champion mount Hickstead could have been caused by a number of factors.
USEF Drugs and Medication Rule Changes Effective Dec. 1
NSAID administration, the use of flunixin, and anabolic steroid classification are among the noted changes.
2011 Rutgers Equine Science Update Scheduled for Dec. 8
The evening will include a high-speed treadmill demonstration and an Equine Science Center activity update.
N.Y. Bill Would Create Statewide Cruelty Convict Registry
Convicted animal cruelty offenders would be required to register with a statewide animal cruelty database.
Show Jumping Champion Hickstead Dead
The Canadian stallion collapsed and died following a jumping round in Vernoa, Italy.
Clark Resigns as CEO of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Andrew Clark, DVM, MBA,has decided to resign his position as Hagyard CEO effective Dec. 31, 2011.
Could Vices in Horses be the Basis for a Legal Battle?
A researcher discusses what counts as an equine vice and where the fault might lie in a court of law.
Proposed FEI ‘Blood Rule’ Causes Controversy
The proposed rule suggests horses with blood anywhere on their bodies during an dressage test be excused.
Thoroughbred Champion Uncle Mo Retired
Mike Repole’s Uncle Mo, last year’s champion 2-year-old male who was scratched out of this year’s Kentucky
