Latest News – The Horse
2018 Breeders’ Cup Classic: By The Numbers
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the biggest two days of championship Thoroughbred racing each year and the Classic is its marquee event. Here are some quick facts about the race and some of its 2018 contenders.
Breeders’ Cup Contenders Pledge Support for Racehorse Aftercare
To date, 47 Breeders’ Cup horses have owners and/or trainers who have pledged to donate a percentage of their earnings from the championship races.
Groundwork With Our Horses: Why We Do It
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
WNV in Oklahoma Horses: Six New Cases Confirmed
Animal health officials confirmed WNV cases in horses from Bryan, Garvin, Grady, Logan, Osage, and Payne counties.
The Evolution of Thoroughbred Aftercare
Here’s a look at the past, present, and future of Thoroughbreds as sport horses.
Be an Equine Researcher With Help From The Horse’s 2019 Calendar
Our 2019 calendar includes 13 behavior and temperament tests you can do with your horse. Order yours now to get started!
WNV in Tennessee Horses: Five Cases Confirmed
Two horses in Washington County recently tested positive for WNV. Bradley, Cumberland, and Sullivan counties reported one case in each county.
Settlement Reached in Monensin-Contaminated Horse Feed Lawsuit
Western Milling has agreed to pay $2.4 million in damages to the owners of several horses that reportedly became ill or died after consuming monensin-contaminated horse feed.
Oregon Women Sentenced in Horse Neglect Case
Two Oregon women accused of maltreating more than 80 horses will serve jail time and perform community service in connection with the case.
Why Do Equine Researchers Study the ‘Obvious’?
Why do researchers spend time studying basic equine behavior questions when the answers seems so obvious? An horse behavior researcher weighs in.
EHV-1: A Clinician’s Perspective
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, offers his insight about equine herpesvirus-1, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
USEF, UK Partner to Develop Equine Drug Testing Laboratory
The United States Equestrian Federation and the University of Kentucky have signed a letter of intent to develop an equine regulatory testing laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky, the federation announced Oct. 31.
WNV in Ohio Horses: Five More Horses Test Positive
Officials have now confirmed 48 cases of WNV in Ohio horses so far this year—more than triple the number of cases confirmed last year.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: 2018 Case County Reaches 16
A 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Rockcastle County was euthanized and a a 12-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hardin County is recovering.
Will Blanketing Compromise My Horse’s Coat?
I was only planning on blanketing when the temperature drops under 20 degrees Fahrenheit and in extreme weather. Will this compromise my horse’s winter coat enough that I would need to blanket more?
Shoeing the Low-Heeled Horse
Some effects of the shoeing strategies farriers use to correct low heels in horses can actually be detrimental in the long run. Here’s how one farrier recommends correcting this frustrating lameness cause.
