Latest News – The Horse
The Horse Launches New Program for College Students
Through the Schoolmasters program, students will receive complimentary digital access to The Horse while enrolled at partner schools.
Tennessee Piroplasmosis: 19 Horses Now Confirmed Positive
All the positive cases are connected to two locations in Rutherford County and Bedford County.
When is a Young Horse Ready to Ride?
I’m worried about putting too much stress on my 3-year-old’s body. When is it safe to ride her on a regular basis?
GoFundMe Page Benefits Louisiana Animal Shelters
Contributions will be used to provide supplies and equipment necessary to care for horses and other animals.
Several Horses Found Deceased at Pickens’ Sanctuary
While an investigation continues, Madeleine Pickens is offering a $100,000 reward in connection with the incident.
10 Early Warning Signs of Laminitis
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.
2016 UK Equine Research Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Drs. Norm Ducharme, Sue Dyson, and Susan Stover will be inducted into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame in October.
California Racehorse Drug Testing Moving Forward
Researchers will be studying the use of biomarkers drug testing.
Poll Recap: Horse Camping Options
Of the 669 respondents, 415 (62%) said they would choose to take a living-quarters trailer when camping with horses.
New York Horse Owners Urged to Minimize West Nile Virus Risk
There has been one confirmed equine WNV case in the state so far this year.
Pennsylvania Track Groom Accused of Fixing Horse Races
Several horses had allegedly received clenbuterol, and groom Marian Vega was found to be in possession of the drug.
Study Confirms Demonstrator Horses Can Have Calming Effect
Naive horses that watched an experienced horse perform a scary task were less fearful when it was their turn.
New Jersey, South Carolina Confirm New Equine EEE Cases
This is New Jersey’s first case of 2016. Two new cases bring South Carolina’s total to 14 for the year.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Contracts Rabies
The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Caddo County was not current on vaccinations and died.
New Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in California, Minnesota
California has confirmed eight and Minnesota has reported seven WNV cases in horses thus far in 2016.
Is There Such Thing as Too Many Horse Treats?
Is your horse is getting too much sugar? Drs. Clair Thunes and Erin Denney-Jones offer advice for “treating” your horse.
