Latest News – The Horse
USEF: Horses Can Compete on Pergolide With Therapeutic Use Exemption
Effective Dec. 1, horses granted a therapeutic use exemption can remain on pergolide with no drug withdrawal prior to competition and no need to file a medication report form each time they compete.
Habituation vs. Learned Helplessness in Horses
Learn about a welfare-friendly way to desensitize horses.
8 Ways to Be a Good Trail-Riding Buddy
We all want to be the kind of person other trail riders enjoy being around. Use these eight simple techniques to be a fun and safe riding buddy on the trail.
Alternatives for Managing Osteoarthritis in Horses: PAAG and Stanolozol
Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) and stanolozol might offer veterinarians and owners new alternative treatment options to help reduce pain, improve joint function, and minimize joint tissue deterioration in horses with arthritis.
Managing Joint Disease in Horses: A Look Back
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith describes how joint treatments for horses have changed over the years and what therapeutic options might be on the horizon.
New York Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions Against Harness Racing Trainer
Harness racing trainer Lou Pena was found responsible for 1,719 equine drug violations in 675 races.
Study: Most Senior Horses Have Eye Problems
To boot, researchers found that it’s not always easy for owners to spot ocular issues: Owners reported that fewer than 4% of the study horses had some sort of ocular disease, but researchers determined that nearly 90% of them did.
Advancements in Understanding Equine Muscle Disorders
Dr. Stephanie Valberg explains how five major advancements in veterinary technology have helped her and others learn more about and discover new equine muscle disorders.
Endometritis in Mares: New Treatment Effective
Researchers tested a sulfadiazine and trimethoprim suspension specifically designed for oral administration with positive results.
WNV in Tennessee Horses: Two Additional Cases Confirmed
An 8-year-old Saddlebred mare from Loudon County and a 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Monroe County tested positive for WNV.
Study: Swiss Pack Mules Handle Strenuous Journeys Well
Researchers say pack mules dealt with the physical and emotional stress of a rigorous five-day journey very well, Here’s what they learned in their study.
Hair Analysis Detects Drugs in Horses Weeks, Months After Administration
In a recent study, Chinese researchers validated a new hair test that can detect well over 100 prohibited substances in a single analytical run, even weeks and even months after doping occurred.
Supplementing to Support Equine Lung Health
A user in a wildfire-affected area asks if supplements can help support her horse’s respiratory system.
Managing Small Horse Pastures
Proper management of pastures on small acreage can mean better grazing for your horses and reduced hay costs.
Halverson Launches New Book Series to Help Fund EPM Research
Mac, The Butterfly Horse is the first in a new series that celebrates reading and nature while continuing author Kristen Halverson’s mission to help fund EPM research.
Hay Feeding and Storage: ‘Tis the Season to Cut Expenses
Selecting and using a hay feeder that works for you and your horses reduces waste and helps you save on feed costs.
