Latest News – The Horse
New York Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated 8-year-old stallion from Cayuga County was euthanized on July 27.
Prepurchase Exams: Not a Yes or No Answer
Learn what a buyer and veterinarian need to be aware of when conducting an equine prepurchase examination.
Colorado Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A horse in Weld County is the first confirmed case of WNV in a Colorado horse in 2016.
Assessing Equine Welfare Objectively
The key is not to point out what is right or wrong, but what changes to make to improve horse and human welfare alike.
Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet in September
The meeting will take place Sept. 8-9 in Elko, Nevada, and will be live-streamed online.
Can Owners Help Horses Achieve Weight Loss at Home?
Weight loss is possible in most situations, provided the owner remains actively involved in the nutrition program.
Minnesota Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2016
The affected draft-cross stallion, residing in Mille Lacs County, is alive but showing neurologic signs of disease.
Russian Equestrians Cleared to Compete at Rio 2016
The news comes following confirmation that none of the five have previous horse or human anti-doping rule violations.
Olympic Jumping Preview: Guerdat Goes for Gold Again
Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat will ride the same horse he did in London four years ago: Nino des Buissonnets.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga Expansion Complete
The full-service hospital is located about a mile from Saratoga Race Course.
Vesicular Stomatitis Foot Lesions
Vesicular stomatitis is known for causing severe mouth blisters, but did you know it can cause foot lesions as well? The USDA’s Dr. Angela Pelzel-McClusky explains.
2016-17 Penn Vet Lecture Schedule Released
Topics will include neurologic exams, lameness diagnosis, regenerative medicine, laminitis, dynamic endoscopy, and more.
Study Pans Equestrians’ Understanding of Learning Theory
Researchers found that while many riders think they understand learning theory and its applications, few really do.
Borell Pleads Not Guilty to Cruelty Charges
Chuck Borell, accused of maltreating more than 40 horses in Mercer County, Kentucky, has pleaded not guilty.
Sometimes the Kitchen Sink is Necessary
Stephanie and Uloa at the conclusion of the 1997 TREC World Championships. Many moons ago I had the opportunity to represent the United States in
Olympic Dressage Preview: Can Dujardin, Valegro Do It Again?
World record holders Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro (GBR) will face stiff competition in Rio.
