Latest News – The Horse
When Should Thoroughbreds Start Racing?
Many Thoroughbreds start racing at 2, but Justify didn’t make his first start until he was 3 and won the Triple Crown. Does this mean we shouldn’t start racing horses until they’re older? An equine surgeon and lameness specialist weighs in.
Maryland Owners Urged to Keep Horses’ Vaccines Current
As a result of heavy rains and increased mosquito populations, officials are encouraging owners to ensure horses are vaccinated against EEE and WNV.
Attendees Capitalize at AHC Issues Forum
Attendees gained insight on how the horse industry can learn from other industries, utilize data that has been collected, and capitalize on opportunities to grow and expand equine interests.
Optimizing Chances of Equine Recurrent Uveitis Treatment Success
Equine recurrent uveitis, or ERU, remains a timely, expensive, and unrewarding disease to treat due to recurrence, loss of vision, and loss of use.
Vet Students Receive Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
Three veterinary students aspiring toward careers in equine medicine have been selected to each receive a $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.
The Horse Media Group Receives 2018 Equine Media Awards
The Horse Media Group, its freelancers, and its titles collected five awards from American Horse Publications.
Equine Injuries, Racing Integrity to Highlight Welfare, Safety Summit
Other topics to be addressed are disaster planning, the Thoroughbred’s versatility as a sport horse, racing surfaces, and more.
Allegedly Maltreated Horses, Donkeys Receiving Care in Texas
Authorities removed 27 donkeys, four horses, and a mule from a property near Houston on June 13.
How Can I Combat My Senior Horse’s Loose Manure?
Why might replacing long-stem hay with hay pellets help resolve a senior horse’s loose manure? Our equine nutritionist weighs in.
Grant Joins HSUS Horse Racing Advisory Council
Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, has been an equine veterinarian for more than 50 years and has been an official California Horse Racing Board veterinarian since 2009.
Mares and Foals Have Field of Vision Preferences
Researchers have learned that foals and dams appear to prefer looking at each other with their left eyes and keeping each other in their left field of vision in most situations.
House Nixes Farm Bill, Reschedules Vote
The Farm Bill contains legislation regarding horses, but its failure had nothing to do with equine industry issues.
Study Shows Some Vet Students Misinterpret Horse Behavior
Misinterpretations (believing a horse is happy when in fact he’s depressed, for example) could cause these future professionals to miss signs of poor welfare and put themselves at risk of injury (if they perceive an agitated horse as playful, for instance).
Internal Medicine Researcher Dr. Steeve Giguère Dies
Giguère, professor and Marguerite Hodgson Chair in Equine Studies at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, died unexpectedly following an accident on May 27. He was 48.
Brooke USA Chair Receives 2018 Equine Industry Vision Award
David Jones, DVM, was recognized and celebrated for his and the organization’s global equitarian efforts.
Travel Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy and Happy
Remember these helpful tips for a successful road trip with your horse to make it to your destination safe and sound.
