Latest News – The Horse
Horse Dies in New Jersey Rodeo Event
A saddle bronc horse died May 26 after colliding with a fence and sustaining a broken neck during a New Jersey rodeo.
Custom Saddles, Other Equipment Stolen at Charity Horse Show
Equestrians reported that saddles, headstalls, saddle pads, show clothes, and other equipment had been stolen from stalls at the Henry County Fairgrounds on May 28.
Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace for Horse Owners
Owning horses is expensive. Here are some horse-person-specific tips and tricks Stephanie learned through coordinating a financial planning class.
Diet, Hoof Care Critical in Preventing, Treating Laminitis
Laminitis is a very common disease in horses but is also preventable and can be treatable if not detected too late.
BLM Seeking Input on North Lander Complex Herd Management Plan
The BLM is seeking input as it analyzes the North Lander Wild Horse Complex herd management plan and future wild horse gathers.
Monitoring Horse Brain Activity in the Field
A new wearable device allows scientists to take electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements from active, moving horses’ brains in real time, which could help us better understand how horses think and react, researchers said.
Morris Animal Foundation Seeking Large Animal Research Proposals
Grant applications are due by July 11 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and will be funded in the 2019 fiscal year.
Cushing’s and EMS: What’s the Difference?
Practitioners must use clinical signs and laboratory testing to distinguish between these sometimes similar ailments.
Scientists Pinpoint Equine ‘Body Weight Genes’
These findings could eventually help veterinarians tailor medical care, feeding, and training to individual horses.
Making the Most of Small Horse Properties
By adopting key planning and management strategies, owners can keep horses successfully on small properties. Learn about zoning regulations, manure management, insect control, insurance, and more in this free report!
Female Equestrian Health Community of Practice Established at UK
The idea for a CoP stems from research by Karin Pekarchik, who conducted a survey in the spring of 2017 on female equestrian breast discomfort/pain and other health issues.
Mineral of the Month: Iron
Iron deficiencies are rare in horses, especially in those with access to good-quality pasture and hay.
Internal Parasites: Can Horses Get Worms from Cattle?
Sharing pastures with other species might be good for your horse. Find out why from Dr. Ray Kaplan.
Oladunni Receives AQHA Young Investigator Award
Dr. Fatai Oladunni is studying how EHV-1 suppresses type I interferon (a large subgroup of interferon proteins that help regulate immune system activity) responses.
Scientists Compare Domestic, Przewalski’s Horse Whinnies
Przewalski’s horses and domestic horses probably experience the same emotions but likely developed different priorities and, hence, ways of communicating them.
High and Low Egg Shedders: What’s the Difference?
Are you confused about what it means if your horse has either high or low internal parasite egg counts? Dr. Ray Kaplan explains.
