Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Offers Stallion Castration Incentive Program
Indiscriminate breeding is one contributing factor to the number of unwanted horses. The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is now offering incentives for responsible Kentucky horse owners to reduce the number of horses capable of reproduction through
TheHorse.com en Español: Aparición de Huevecillos de Pequeños Estróngilos
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye…
Webinar on Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems
Respiratory problems are a major cause of poor performance in horses.
EquiMedic USA Trail Riding First Aid Kit
EquiMedic USA announces a new, renovated version of the Horn Bag Trail Riding Kit, featuring 75 percent more storage than the original design.
Originally released in 2003, EquiMedic USA?s Trail Riding Kit contained two flat pockets, whic
Aloka Ultrasound ProSound Alpha 7
Aloka Ultrasound announces the release of the ProSound Alpha 7, a compact ultrasound system that provides high quality diagnostic imaging and has relevant clinical applications for veterinary internal medicine, radiology and cardiology.
Big Ass Fans: Isis
Big Ass Fans introduces its newest product, Isis, an energy efficient, lightweight fan designed for smaller commercial spaces.
This new, commercial grade fan eliminates the need for every stall to have its own industrial fan. Weighing
CEM Investigation Finds 21 Positive Stallions
The ongoing investigation into venereal disease contagious equine metritis (CEM) has now located 21 stallions–one of which is now a gelding–positive for causative organism
Contracted Tendons and “Tippy-Toed” Foals
One of the most common deformities that equine veterinarians deal with in newborns is contracted digital flexor tendons. This might cause foals to walk on the toes of their front hooves instead of being flat footed.
Breeders’ Cup to Raise Funds for Cancer Research Foundation
The Breeders’ Cup announced June 1 it has selected The V Foundation for Cancer Research as its primary non-profit beneficiary for the 26th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held Nov. 6-7 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia,
Fat Horses = Muzzles and Food Jail
I own Miniature Horses. That means I have fat horses, unless I’m VERY careful. I also have a semi-retired Paint horse (Dusty, as seen in
Mauled by a stallion
This is an excerpt from the chapter entitled “Lucky” from the book Equine ER, coming out in August by Eclipse Press. The trailer pulled
Becoming ‘Equitarians’
What exactly is an “equitarian,” you ask? Since I’m a descendant of the dictionary family and, thus, “empowered” to make up my own definitions, I’ll explain: An equitarian is one whose only reward for providing medical or humane services to needy
Customize Bits and Bridles to Minimize Oral Ulcers
“Oral ulcers and abrasions on the lips, cheeks, and tongue of horses are very common and are primarily caused by trauma,” Wattle said. “For example, nose bands pressing against the horse’s cheeks and badly fitting bits are both thought to be common
The New Mikmar Feather Bit
Following two years of testing and development, Mikmar Bit Company announces the New Mikmar Feather Bit, a streamlined version of the Mikmar Training Bit and Combination Bit.
Offering a slimmer mouthpiece and a detachable leather wrappe
New Products from Shires Equestrian
Shires Equestrian announces the addition of two new blankets to their line of winter turnout blankets for horses, the Typhoon and the StormCheeta.
The Typhoon turnout blanket is designed to keep horses warm and snug during the winter
