Latest News – The Horse

Horse Laterality, Human Handedness, and Rein Tension
Rein tension tended to be higher when a right-handed rider rode left-lateral horses compared to right-lateral ones.

Warmblood Filly in British Columbia Stolen
The 12-day-old Oldenburg foal was taken from her Langley, BC, pasture on Aug. 7.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Horse Beating Case
Sensenig pleaded guilty to both summary counts of animal cruelty during his court appearance on Aug. 8.

2016 Olympics: USA’s Dutton Wins Individual Eventing Bronze
Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice take third to gold-medal-winning Michael Jung of Germany.

Could Bone Marrow Aspirate Help Heal Tendon Injuries?
Injecting bone marrow aspirate into core SDFT lesions yielded good results for returning racehorses to competition.

France Clinches Eventing Team Gold at Rio 2016 Olympics
Germany earned the silver, and Australia claimed bronze.

Fourth Case Reported of EEE in a Virginia Horse This Year
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.
Fourth Case This Year of EEE Reported in a Virginia Horse
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.

Wisconsin Horse Dies of West Nile Virus
The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding resided in St. Croix County.

Colorado Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2016
A horse in Weld County, Colorado, was diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) on August 5, making it the first confirmed case of WNV in

Poll Recap: If You Won the Lottery: Equine Edition
Of the 1,296 respondents, 571 (44%) said they would build their dream barn with lottery winnings.

North Dakota Mule Dies of West Nile Virus
The mule, located in Burleigh County, had not been vaccinated against the disease.

World Class Veterinary Care for Equine Olympic Athletes
Take a look inside equine veterinary care at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Equine Veterinary Care at Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Veterinary specialists from around the globe are prepared to care for the world’s top equine athletes in Rio.

Aussies Lead After Olympic Eventing Cross-Country
Australia topped both the eventing team and individual rankings after cross-country concluded Monday.

Using ‘Epiduroscopy’ to Diagnose Back Pain in Horses
This approach involves inserting a video endoscope into the epidural space to visualize potentially painful lesions.