Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Find Link Between Neurologic Disease, Eye Issue
A vitamin E deficiency can lead to neurologic problems as well as a retina disorder called pigment retinopathy.
A Short Guide to Horse Hay Analysis
A horse owner asks if hay analysis is necessary. Our nutrition expert offers an answer and advice on getting a sample.
Settlement Lets Ohio Girl Keep Service Horse
The disabled girl will be permitted to keep her Miniature Horse on residential property in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Kentucky Confirms Two New Equine WNV Cases
Neither the 10-year-old Belgian from Logan County nor the 2-year-old Saddlebred from Union County were vaccinated.
California EHV-1: Case Total Rises to Five
Three additional horses at the index premises tested positive for EHV-1 late last week.
BLM Begins Bait-Trapping Sand Wash Wild Horses
The BLM hopes to gather up to 50 wild horses from the Sand Wash Herd Management Area in northwestern Colorado.
Show Smart: Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks
Take steps to prevent your horse from contracting potentially deadly diseases such as EHV or rabies during competitions.
Arrogate Overtakes ‘Chrome’ to Win Breeders’ Cup Classic
Arrogate ran down favorite California Chrome in deep stretch to win the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic by a half-length.
Kansas Authorities Probe Horse Killing
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare was shot and killed; her 7-month-old foal was unharmed.
Beholder Wins Breeders’ Cup Distaff by a Nose
The 6-year-old mare nipped the previously undefeated Songbird by a nose to win the 2016 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Dental Work and Mature Equine Athletes
How often does an older riding horse need his teeth checked by a vet? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offers advice.
Six Signs of Good-Quality Horse Hay
Use these six helpful tips when evaluating and choosing hay for your horse.
Breeders’ Cup Contenders Pledge Support to Aftercare Efforts
To date, 42 Breeders’ Cup contenders have owners and/or trainers supporting New Vocations’ pledge.
BLM Off-Range Facilities Inefficient, OIG Finds
The OIG also says the off-range facility use is noncompliant with some federal regulations and lacks strategic planning,
EHV Confirmed in Los Angeles County, California
Two Saddlebred horses tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain. One of the horses has been euthanized.
UHC Releases 2017 Operation Gelding Policies
The UHC voted in June 2016 to expand the Operation Gelding program by offering up to $100 per horse gelded.
