Latest News – The Horse
Back Pain in Horses
Learn how your horse’s back works and causes of and treatments for equine back pain, with biomechanics researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University.
Regenerative Medicine Seminar for Horse Owners Scheduled
“The Horse Owner’s Guide to Regenerative Medicine” will take place June 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., in Lexington
The Jockey Club Launches Thoroughbred Placement Program
Thoroughbred Connect will assist with placement of Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing or
HIOs Reach Penalty Recognition Accord
An agreement reached by 12 Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) could disqualify Horse Protection Act violators
North Dakota Authorities Probe Horse Shootings
Law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for fatally shooting four Quarter Horses last
Multiple Western States Affected by EHV-1 Outbreak
Veterinarians in several states are determining the extent of a possible equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak
AHC Annual Meeting and Issues Forum Scheduled for June 19-22
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) 2011 Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum, “Congress on a Diet: What It Means for the Horse Industry,” is only a few weeks away. The 2011 National Issues Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C., during
Neurologic Problems in the Foal
Nothing disrupts the joy of foal ownership like the observation of potential problems: A disinterest in nursing, a depressed attitude, strange mannerisms, or seizures could mean a foal is suffering from some serious neurologic problems. During a
Physical Conditioning Important for Previously Idle Horses
In movies it is not unusual to see a cowboy ride his horse forever, through all types of weather and terrain; in reality, horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform as needed. “The general design of an equine conditioning
Researcher: Current Equine Flu Vaccines Effective Against Foreign Strains
As international horse transport becomes more widespread, some owners might wonder if the same equine influenza vaccines designed to protect horses from common domestic strains of the disease will also shield them from foreign strains they might
ISU to Host Veterinary Biologics Training Program
The Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be hosting the 16th annual Veterinary Biologics Training Program May 16-20. The training program is designed to educate veterinary professionals about vaccine safety and
Contagious Equine Metritis Detected in South Africa
Two cases of contagious equine metritis (CEM) have been confirmed in the South African province of Gauteng,
Your Punishment: Playing with the Ponies
Growing up, when I got in trouble I had things taken away from me–horse shows or rodeos (whatever was coming up that weekend), use of
Horse Tip Daily 443 – TheHorse.com on Laminitis Part 2
A four part series by TheHorse.com on Laminitis taken from HORSES IN THE MORNING. Part 2 of 4. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 443
Dressage Radio Episode 102 – Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final
German dressage journalist Kim Kreling joins Chris this week to review the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final from Leipzig, Germany. Take a listen
Horse Tip Daily 442 – TheHorse.com on Laminitis Part 1
A four part series by TheHorse.com on Laminitis taken from HORSES IN THE MORNING. Part 1 of 4. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 442
