Latest News – The Horse
Strength and Flexibility
For an avid horse person, little takes the breath away like watching an athletic
Barn Innovations
We’ve come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we’ve added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix.
Older Horses Part 4: Hoof and Joint Care
The aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses.
Defecation Behavior
Why do some horses at our barn poop in the same place every time, then some others seem to go anywhere?
Oral Attacks
Q: We have an Arabian who, for some reason, has taken to chewing on the horse trailer when we are at a show. He has never done this before. He started gnawing on the fender. We tied him away from the fender, and he started chewing
The Giving Tree
You probably read it when you were young, or you’ve read it to your own children at some point, but there’s a wonderful story out there by Shel Silverstein called The Giving Tree. Originally published in 1964, the story is that of a young ma
NAHMS Equine Studies
The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and
Understanding Horses Part 10: Stand Still
Horses often need to be restrained for the veterinarian, farrier, or groom. Foals present particular problems, as do horses that might have been mishandled or who have never been taught to be patient and respect their handlers. Here are a few tips
Sticky Stifles
My Thoroughbred’s stifles have been making a popping noise for quite some time.
Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes Winners Announced
Pfizer Animal Health has announced the winners of the Solitude IGR Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes. Peggy Dahle of Nipomo, Calif., Heather Carlson of Worthing, S.D., and Catherine Wilde of Shelbyville, Ky., each won a grand prize package worth
Florida Equine Vets Promote Excellence at Third Annual Symposium
More than 170 equine practitioners from Florida met Sept. 27-29 at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, the Bahamas, for the third annual Florida Association of Equine Practitioners (FAEP) Promoting Excellence Symposium.
“We’ve had
AMP Research BedStep
AMP Research introduces the BedStep, the first rear mounted tailgate step that works with the tailgate open or closed, and is engineered to OEM standards for fit, function, and durability.
New AQHA Fund to Benefit Equine Head Injury Research
The American Quarter Horse Foundation recently announced the addition of a fund to support the research of critical injuries in horses to its equine research program. The fund was named in honor of Refrigerator, American Quarter Horse racing’
Rambo Luggage Range
The new Rambo Luggage Range is a collection designed for the needs of equestrians. The black and gold luggage is made from Jacquard fabric with nylon lining and offers features to transport clothing, boots, and tack.
HOOFix High Density Pad
The HOOFix High-Density Pad is a durable hoof pad that fits inside the HOOFix Emergency Boot to provide extra cushioning for horses with laminitis or sore feet. The high-density pad cushions and provides shock attenuation.
Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Sept. 27 to adopt regulations on use of anabolic steroids in racehorses developed by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium and endorsed by the Association of Racing Commissioners
