Latest News – The Horse
Indiana Authorities Seek Owner of Abandoned Horses
Animal welfare authorities in Ft. Wayne, Ind., are seeking the owner of two horses apparently abandoned in Johnny Appleseed Memorial Park last week.
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
Springtime heralds the beginning of warm, sunny days and the start of the competition season. As you plan your spring and summer training schedule, however, keep in mind that your horse’s body will need time to adjust to new demands.
Cornell University Welcomes New Blood Donor Horse
Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) welcomes its newest permanent working animal: Mike, a 9-year old Belgian draft horse. His job involves a lot of time off lounging outside. But a few times a year when emergencies strike, Mike will play a
Vaccinating Pregnant Mares for Equine Viral Arteritis
In the event of an equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, is it safe to vaccinate your pregnant mare so she develops the immunity she needs to prevent infection and resulting abortion? The results of a recent collaborative study completed by
More Than 100 Horses Seized in Canada
More than 100 horses are in the care of the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after being removed from a farm near Calgary earlier this week. Alberta SPCA Executive Director Terra Johnston said the investigation into the
Allergy Management through Antioxidants, Digestive Support
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.
Psyllium for Glucose and Insulin Control
Veterinarians often recommend psyllium for use as a laxative, specifically for clearing sand out of horses’ intestines to minimize the chances of sand colic. But new research indicates there might be another use for the phytogenic (plant-based)
AAEP, NTRA, RMTC Organizing Upcoming Summit to Address Race-Day Medication
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors announced April 21 that it will join the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in organizing an international
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Holds Town Hall Meetings
At the meetings, nonprofit leaders–such as those associated with equine organizations–can learn more about the program including how to use its tools to keep an organization healthy and stable, improve effectiveness, and provide transparency and ac
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Rebekah Cosden
A Maryland native and lifelong horse enthusiast, Rebekah Cosden’s research focus at the Gluck Equine Research Center has been on equine musculoskeletal science. She completed her research in the laboratory of James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, John S. and
Commentary: When in France
Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate director for undergraduate education in equine science and management and extension horse specialist, gives his perspective on a recent trip to France.
Eventing Radio Episode 132 – Holly Hudspeth, Rolex 2011 & BOB Championship Series
Holly Hudspeth has an update on Last Monarch and Rolex Competition Manager, Christina Gray, gives us a preview of what to expect this year. Plus,
Horse in the City
From time to time, I enjoy leaving my apartment in suburbia and Dorado’s rural home and venturing into a major metropolitan area for a day
Wild Horse Lawsuit to Go Forward
A federal judge sided with wild horse advocates April 19 when he declined to dismiss their lawsuit claiming that a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) round up of approximately 2,000 animals from the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area near Susanville,
Equine Pythiosis: Unsightly, Deadly, and Spreading
If your horse doesn’t live in a tropical or subtropical region, you’ve most likely never had to worry about equine pythiosis, a relatively rare and sometimes fatal skin infection that causes tumorlike masses and ulcerated lesions in horses. But
BLM Review Team Releases Harriman Facility Review
About 200 horses currently residing at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Regional Wild Horse and Burro Center in Herriman, Utah, will be relocated according to recommendations made by a team of inspectors who visited the site earlier this
