Latest News – The Horse
EIA in Alberta: Case Confirmed in Athabasca County
Equestrian Canada reported Nov. 30 that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency National Reference Laboratory confirmed the EIA case on Nov. 21.
The Drylot Life
Not every owner has access to pasture for their horses. Download this free report to learn more about drylots and special considerations for housing horses in pastureless regions.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Transitions to New Name, Focus
The coalition will be rebranded as the United Horse Coalition to reflect the industry’s unity around the importance of aftercare and the progress and extensive resources that have come to fruition since its inception.
Applying Human Tendon Rehab Techniques to Horses
Tendon rehab in horses should include heavy and slow loading, pain monitoring, and progressive resistance.
FBI Offers Reward in New Hampshire Farm Extortion Case
The FBI is seeking information leading to the identification and arrest of those behind alleged extortion and harassment of the operators of The Rickety Ranch, which offers young people the chance to learn about and care for farm animals, including horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys.
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.
