Latest News – The Horse

Equine Internal Parasites
Take an up-close look at common internal parasites and the damage they can do to your horse. Also learn about parasite resistance and the drugs and management methods that can help control certain worms.
Louisiana Teens Charged With Horse Theft
Five teenagers are facing charges after allegedly stealing two horses and assorted tack from a Louisiana stockyard.

Top Teams Entered for 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Defending champion Michael Jung of Germany is seeking his third consecutive title aboard FischerRocana FST.

Study: Most Horses Go Back to Work After Colic Surgery
In a long-term study, researchers showed that 92.5% of horses discharged had returned to work four to eight years after surgery.

Equine Expos: The One-Stop Shop for Horse Owners
Have you attended an equine expo recently? Find out what these events have to offer for horse enthusiasts.

Feeding Type-1 PSSM Horses
Balanced nutrition and exercise can help horses with type-1 PSSM lead active, healthy lives.

and Equithrive Partner for Rolex Coverage
Follow our exclusive health-care related articles and content about the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

What is Your Horse’s Fecal Egg Count Telling You?
Find out how a fecal egg count test can help you better target the parasites in your horse herd.
Canadian Plant Stops Processing Horses
A Quebec facility announced April 12 that it would cease horse processing because new regulations impacted profits.

Van Eps to Speak on Laminitis Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Andrew van Eps’ lecture will take place May 2 at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

CT for Imaging Neck Lesions: Not Just for Small Horses
A custom-designed equine CT table and a commercial Big Bore scanner make it possible to image neck lesions in horses.

The Horse and Equithrive Partner for Rolex Coverage
Follow our exclusive health-care related articles and content about the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Subtle Signs of Improper Saddle Fit
A saddle fitter shares some early warning signs that your tack and your horse’s back aren’t meshing.
New Vocations Named TCA Award of Merit Recipient
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program was founded in 1992 to help transition retired racehorses into second careers.

Collecting Ovaries From Deceased Mares for Embryo Production
Traditionally when a mare died, her gene pool often went with her. This isn’t always the case these days, however.

Time-Saving Tips: Feeding and Watering Horses
Our staff and sources offer ways you can save time during feeding time.



