Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Find Mutations Behind ‘Tiger Eye’ in Paso Finos
This yellow, amber, or orange iris found in some Paso Finos seems to have no association with eye or vision problems.
More Than 30 Horses Removed in Michigan
Sharon Kay Evans is facing multiple charges after authorities removed 32 horses and more than 200 other animals from her Lenawee County property.
Piroplasmosis Presents Problems for Przewalski Horses
Researchers say the disease kills one out of five Przewalski horses in one major refuge area.
Diagnosing Poor Performance: A Case Report
Here’s how veterinarians diagnosed and treated a Warmblood that stopped intermittently when working under saddle.
Owner of Dead, Discarded Horses Sought
Officials are seeking whoever discarded the carcasses of two horses on the side of Pennsylvania road.
Keep Horse Barns Safe From Fire as Cold Bears Down
The National Fire Protection Association shared tips for keeping barns safe from fire. Is your stable ready?
BLM Oregon Plans Bait-Trap Gather in South Steens HMA
The BLM said the appropriate management level is 159 to 304 horses and the current population is more than 600.
Study: Hay Helps Shetland Ponies Adapt to Winter Conditions
Ponies that didn’t receive extra hay adapted to the available food supply, but blood parameters suggested health problems could develop when the available fodder is insufficient.
What Does a ‘Free’ Horse Cost? Part 2
Now that you’ve acquired your “free” horse, here’s how to keep him healthy.
Purdue Horsemen’s Forum Scheduled for Feb. 10
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
Study: Not All Working Equids Suffer Serious Welfare Issues
Researchers found that in Chile, the horses belonging to even the poorest individuals often led good and healthy lives.
Study: Age Affects Equine Glucose, Insulin Responses
Older horses tended to have higher insulin secretory responses to glucose compared to adult horses, researchers found.
Florida Woman Gets Visitation With Horse in DUI Case
Donna Byrne, charged with DUI for riding her horse while intoxicated, was granted supervised visits with the animal.
Final Agreement Protects Salt River Horses
The state of Arizona and the U.S. Forest Service have finalized their agreement to protect the Salt River horse herd.
Poll Recap: Cold-Weather Colic
Of the 186 respondents, 43 (23%) said their horses colic more frequently during the winter than other times of the year.
What’s Behind Horses’ White Spots?
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
