Latest News – The Horse
Posture, Behaviors Indicate Horse Well-Being
If a horse spends most of his time standing in the same position in his stall, would you say he’s just bored? And what about a mare that threatens to bite when you approach her stall–is she vicious?
The latest behavior research
Piroplasmosis to be Discussed in WSU Innovators Lecture
A potentially deadly equine disease rarely seen in the United States poses a serious new threat to the multibillion dollar horse industry. Equine piroplasmosis, a tick-borne disease prevalent in about three-quarters of the world, now infects hu
Will Weight Disadvantage Stop Zenyatta?
For Zenyatta, the wait is over–but not the weight. The undefeated mare will carry top weight of 127 pounds today when she makes her 2010 debut in the $250,000 Santa Margarita Handicap (gr. I), spotting eight who entered from 12 to 19 pounds in
Tufts’ Vet School Wins Third Annual Merial Rabies Symposium
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has been selected as the host organization for the third annual Merial Rabies Day Symposium, based on the rabies education, vaccination, and fundraising efforts of its largest stude
Horse Adoption Event at Kentucky Horse Park in April
Three years ago, in response to the plight of abused and neglected horses across the state, the Kentucky Horse Park created the John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair to provide assistance to organizations involved in rescuing them.
Read MoreUSEF Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Rule Change Coming
An important rule change affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition horses was approved at this year’s U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, held January 13-17, 2010.
Motivated
Behavioral Abnormalities Discussed by Vets
A lively Table Topic discussion on Equine Behavioral Abnormalities was held at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
Hay Feeders Reduce Waste
Horse owners can nearly halve their hay wastage by selecting the right round bale feeder for their pasture.
Charges Filed in Nevada Mustang Shootings
Two Nevada men face federal charges in connection with the shooting deaths of five Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs at the Buckhorn Herd Management Area in November.
Agency helicopter pilots discovered the animals’ carcas
Horse Protein Needs and Sources
Proteins, composed of essential and nonessential amino acids, are important nutrients for horses.
If You Build It, They Will Come: 2010 Radio Show Episode 81
Chatting with the course builders of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Cross Country and Driving Marathon Courses, and a report from the US
Kentucky’s First Lady Jane Beshear: 2010 Radio Show Episode 80
Join us as we speak with Kentucky’s First Lady, Jane Beshear. Plus, all the news of the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games, listen in… 2010
Alltech’s Equine News and Brews Makes a Brilliant Comeback: 2010 Radio Show Episode 79
Straight from the horse’s mouth, a progress update on WEG developments from the offices of the World Equestrian Games Foundation and Alltech. Listen in. 2010
Heidi Nyland on ICEing Your Phone: Horse Tip Daily #160
Heidi Nyland is a successful equine journalist, producer and photographer who loves to ride the trail. Heidi writes for the Trail Rider magazine and she
Proper Helmet Fit: Horse Tip Daily #159
With all the accidents recently in the sport horse world we thought it was time to talk helmets again. Listen in as proper helmet fit
