Latest News – The Horse
Is Your Horse Unprotected? Be Aware of Core Equine Disease Risks
Horses that don’t receive annual vaccinations against the five core equine diseases could be facing serious illness or even death.
Collaborating to Make Horse Racing Safer
Collaborative efforts among horse health researchers, the racing industry, and governments could lead to effective measures that will improve safety for both horses and jockeys, one equitation scientist says.
BLM Investigating Nevada Wild Burro Deaths
The BLM and the Nye County Sheriff’s Office are seeking those responsible for shooting and killing more than a dozen wild burros outside Beatty.
Horse Stress Levels Not Linked to Competition Results, Study Shows
Salivary cortisol (“stress hormone”) concentrations weren’t associated with scores in dressage and show jumping horses during three national events in Denmark, researchers found.
Cushing’s Characteristics, Clinical Signs at Diagnosis
Researchers confirmed some suspected patterns in PPID clinical signs and identified others they considered surprising.
The Science Behind Equine Boots and Bandages
Boots and wraps protect the horse’s limbs. But have you ever asked yourself why or how these dressings protect a horse’s leg–or if they even do?
Pimlico Receives NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance Reaccreditation
America’s second-oldest racetrack, established in 1870, will host the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, on May 19.
Winston-Salem, N.C., Police Probe Horse Shootings
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, police are seeking three men accused of shooting one horse and killing another while riding in stolen vehicles.
Farm Bill Amendment Would Force USDA Rule Change
The rule that would prohibit the use of action devices; boots, other than those used for protection; and pads, except for those used for therapeutic reasons, on Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses at shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions.
Lone Survivor of Drought-Related Arizona Horse Deaths Thriving
Volunteers found the then-2-week-old filly, now named Grace, alive and nestled near her mother when they were clearing the carcasses of 200 feral horses that died mired in mud near a stock pond.
Kent Farrington on Horsemanship, Horse Care, and Equine Welfare
U.S. Olympic show jumper Kent Farrington discusses horsemanship, training, recognizing each horse’s individuality, his “ponies,” and more.
EIA Confirmed in Two Texas Counties
The EIA-positive Quarter Horse from Bexar County has been euthanized and the affected Maverick County Quarter Horse has been transferred to a quarantine facility.
Can You Keep a Horse With PPID Competing?
Drs. Erin Denney-Jones and Ann Rashmir-Raven offer advice for prolonging a Cushing’s horse’s career.
Can Coastal Hay Cause Colic in Horses?
Find out why this grass is a popular hay for horses and how, in some cases, it might cause problems.
Lubbock County, Texas, Horse Diagnosed with EHM
Prior to confirmation, the newest EHM-positive horse attended a barrel racing event at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds, April 25-30.
Keep Your Horse Safe From Toxic Plants
Minimize your horse’s risk of ingesting a deadly plant by identifying and eliminating harmful species.
