Latest News – The Horse

Benefits of Microchipping Horses
Learn how microchips can benefit horses and their owners, especially after natural disasters.
Three to Join BLM Wild Horse Advisory Board
James French; Sue M. McDonnell, PhD; and Fred T. Woehl, Jr. will each serve a three-year term.

Scientists Study Elapid Snakebites in Horses
If diagnosed and treated promptly and properly, survival rates can be quite high for equine elapid snakebite patients.

Horse Ownership and Attractive Nuisance Risk
What if someone enters your horse pasture without permission and gets hurt? Attorney Rachel Kosmal McCart responds.
Equine Guelph Offers Courses for Racing Grooms, Trainers
A digestive health course will be free for the first 50 registrants from each of Ontario’s three racing sectors.
AHC Offers Update on Economic Impact Study
The AHC Foundation anticipates key data points from the survey will be released in late November or early December.

C. perfringens, Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Foals
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious disease in foals less than 4-6 days of age that’s associated with a high death rate, despite therapeutic interventions.

What’s My Liability if Friends Ride in My Arena?
Attorney Rachel Kosmal McCart addresses the risks related to allowing people to ride in your noncommercial arena.

EEE Confirmed in Bruce County, Ontario, Horse
The 12-year-old unvaccinated mare was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of neurologic signs.
BLM Hosting Tours of Off-Range Wild Horse, Burro Corral
Two tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, will take place on Oct. 27.

Reno, Nevada, Responding After Horses Hit by Vehicles
Since Oct. 1 four horses have been struck by vehicles and killed in south Reno.

Study: Horse Hoof Problem Prevalence High
Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit.

Time-Saving Tips: Grooming, Riding, and Transporting Horses
Our staff offers tips to help save time during your daily grooming, riding, and exercise routine.

Saving Horses From the Northern California Wildfires
As wildfires rage in California, owners in Sonoma County are working together to evacuate and care for horses.

Poll Recap: Managing Equine Arthritic Aches and Pains
Of the 515 respondents, 232 (45%) said they use joint supplements to help keep their arthritic horses comfortable.

Mild, Moderate EIPH Not Associated With Race Performance
However, more severe bleeding in the lungs was significantly associated with decreased racing performance.