Latest News – The Horse
2018 WEG Eventing: Germany’s Krajewski Leads After First Dressage Day
After the first day of dressage Julia Krajewski and Chipmunk FRH lead the field with a 19.9, followed by Boyd Martin (USA) and Tsetserleg on a 27.1 and Piggy French (GBR) and Quarrycrest Echo on a 27.8.
10 Equine Biosecurity Resources on TheHorse.com
Horse owners are faced with the continuous daunting challenge of how to protect their charges from infectious disease. But things are about to get a little easier: We’ve combed our archives and compiled five biosecurity resources on TheHorse.com.
Do Mares Have Foaling Location Preferences?
Why would a mare prefer to foal in a field versus in a foaling stall or in the barn?
Louisiana Man Charged in Horse Thefts
Jonramon Hatfield Vaughns is facing multiple charges connected to the alleged theft of 15 horses valued at a total of $14,000.
2018 WEG Endurance Championship Canceled
The organizing committee issued a statement around 6 p.m., local time, citing a “potentially dangerously high combination of heat and humidity,” along with trail conditions following heavy rains earlier in the afternoon.
2018 WEG Reining: U.S. Wins Fifth Consecutive Team Gold Medal
The home team didn’t disappoint Wednesday at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018. Team USA clinched its fifth consecutive team gold medal by nearly 10 points over the silver medal team.
Equine Emergency-Evacuation Kit Checklist
Print and use this checklist to ensure you have the basics for both humans and horses in case of an evacuation.
2018 WEG Dressage: Germany Leading Team Competition After Day 1
Germany took the lead after the first day of team dressage with a narrow lead over Sweden and the United States, respectively.
Emergency Eagle HMA Wild Horse Gather Beginning This Week
The BLM said it plans to gather and remove approximately 300 wild horses due to the area’s limited water supply.
Are Organic or Nongenetically Modified Hays Better for Horses?
Is question organic or nongenetically modified hays better for horses? A forage specialist explains why the answer to this hotly debated question could come down to personal preference.
Horse Identification Form
Keep track of your horse’s distinguishing characteristics and record emergency contact information on this one-page form.
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Council to Meet Oct. 9-11
The BLM said discussion topics will include the backlog of unadopted and unsold animals in BLM facilities and what adverse effects wild horse overpopulation is having on public lands.
EEE in New Jersey Horses: Third Case of 2018 Confirmed
The 7-year-old horse from Monmouth County had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018 and was euthanized on Sept. 4.
North Carolina’s Corolla Horses Will Use Instincts to Cope With Weather
While state and local officials order the mandatory evacuation of residents and tourists in Currituck County, North Carolina, the Corolla wild horses, residing on the Currituck Outer Banks, will rely on their instincts to weather Hurricane Florence.
Special Report: Kissing Spines are Common in Horses but Not Always Career Ending
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain horse breeds, disciplines, and age groups. Download this special report to learn more.
Preventing EHV-1: What Can You Do?
With equine herpesvirus infections seemingly on the rise, here’s how to protect your horses this season.
