Latest News – The Horse

Hunter Judges Might Be More Lenient Toward Overweight Horses
Researchers confirm that misconceptions about what constitutes obesity exist among horse show judges.

Study: Gray Horse Gene Has ‘Surprising’ Mutation Pattern
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.

Countdown to Tevis 2021
Horses and riders return to the trail after the COVID-19 pandemic caused organizers to cancel the 2020 running of what’s billed as the world’s toughest endurance race.

Olympics: U.S. Dressage Team Passes First Horse Inspection
Traveling U.S dressage team reserves Nick Wagman and Don John were withdrawn before the first horse inspection. Competition starts Saturday.

For Facing Fear, Any (Horse) Friend Might Do
Researchers found that horses facing scary or stressful situations deal with them better when accompanied by another horse, regardless of whether the horses know each other.

New York Issues Update on Saratoga Racetrack EHV-1 Case
The affected filly has been discharged and is recovering.

Kentucky Entry Requirements for Horses From Saratoga Racetrack
Horses residing at Saratoga’s EHV-1-affected barn remain under quarantine.

CBD’s Effects on Horses’ Behavior and Movement
Researchers found a relationship between CBD treatment and horse reactivity. Results related to CBD’s effects on movement and stride were less conclusive.

The ‘Not Quite Right’ Horse
Learn what steps you and your veterinarian can take to get to the bottom of subtle horse health problems.

Tips for Meeting a Senior Horse’s Nutritional Needs
Simply adding concentrates might not solve all your senior horse’s nutritional and performance issues.

Saratoga Race Course Barn Quarantined Due to EHV-1 Positive
As of July 15, no other horses have exhibited clinical signs.

What’s New With Weaning Foals?
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.

A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.

Dressage Horses Arrive in Japan for Tokyo Olympics
The first 36 Olympic horses arrived at Haneda Airport late July 14.

Which Insects Transmit EIA Horse to Horse?
Find out what insects can spread equine infectious anemia from Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey.

Thirteen Texas Horses Succumb to EIA
The affected horses reside on three premises in separate counties.



