Latest News – The Horse
2018 WEG Eventing: Double Gold for Great Britain
Great Britain secured team gold, followed by Ireland and France taking silver and bronze, respectively. Ros Canter (GBR) and Allstar B earned the individual gold, Padraig McCarthy (IRE) and Mr. Chunky took the silver, and Ingrid Klimke (GER) and SAP Hale Bob OLD took bronze.
Horse Owner Empathy and Our Equine Veterinarians
Issues of mental health, well-being, and suicide among vets are important ones that veterinary organizations worldwide have made a priority.
Feeding Honey to Horses
Including honey in the equine diet is common in some countries, but is it safe?
WNV in Wyoming Horses: ‘Significant’ Activity Reported
Officials reported seven cases of WNV in Wyoming horses residing in Campbell, Fremont, Goshen, Park, and Sheridan counties.
EHM in Ontario: Case Confirmed in Simcoe County
The affected horse developed acute and severe neurologic signs of disease and was euthanized.
2018 WEG Reining: Fonck Wins Individual Gold for Belgium
Bernard Fonck and What A Wave galloped to Belgium’s first individual reining gold medal. Team USA’s Daniel Huss on Ms Dreamy and Cade McCutcheon on Custom Made Gun brought home the silver and bronze, respectively.
Switching Horse Feeds Safely
Switch your horse’s feed type or amount gradually to minimize his risk of digestive upset. Plan any nutrient-dense dietary changes carefully to avoid health problems such as colic or laminitis and to allow for maximum nutrient digestion.
2018 WEG Eventing: Klimke in Control After Cross-Country
Germany’s Ingrid Klimke kept her nerve to grab the lead as the Irish and French riders lit up a dramatic day of cross-country at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
2018 WEG Dressage Freestyle Canceled
After attempting to reschedule the dressage freestyle competition due to extreme rainfall forecast for Sunday’s original time slot of 8:30 a.m., the organizing committee has determined there were no other options but to cancel the event entirely.
Pelleted vs. Textured Horse Feed
When buying horse feed, you might face the choice between “textured” and “pelleted.” Our nutritionist explains the difference.
Arthroscopic Osteochondral Fragment Removal in Horses Quick, Safe
Researchers found that their technique for removing ostoechondral fragments from the hock was efficient and had few postoperative complications.
2018 WEG Eventing: Germany Holds Lead After Dressage
Germany holds the lead with a 73.4–the lowest score ever recorded at this stage of a WEG–with Great Britain (80.8) and the United States (83.0) in silver and bronze position, respectively, heading into cross-country.
2018 WEG Endurance: New Zealand Endurance Horse Euthanized
Barack Obama, a 20-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding ridden by New Zealand’s Jenny Champion, was euthanized Sept. 14 due to kidney problems.
2018 BEVA Congress: Top Tweets and Take-Homes
Read some of the top tweets and take-homes on topics such as lameness, equine obesity, laminitis, and more from the 2018 British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.
Hendra Virus in New South Wales: Case Confirmed Near Tweed Heads
The unvaccinated 4-year-old Arabian-cross was euthanized. This is the first case of Hendra virus in New South Wales confirmed this year.
EEE and WNV Confirmed in New Jersey Horses
Animal health officials confirmed the first WNV case and fourth EEE case in New Jersey horses in 2018.
