Latest News – The Horse
Does Electric Fencing Stress Horses?
Electric fencing might not cause horses extra stress, but most stay farther away from an electric fence than a wood one.
North Carolina to Host 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games
The 2018 World Equestrian Games will be held Sept. 10-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
My Older Horse Coughs During Warmup: Is That Normal?
Drs. Ann Rashmir-Raven and Erin Denney-Jones say even a few coughs from your senior horse under saddle aren’t okay.
Jockey Club TIP Introduces Recreational Riding Program
The program is designed for Thoroughbred owners who spend most of their time outside of the show ring.
Highlands County, Florida, Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The unvaccinated 2-year-old grade gelding was euthanized.
What’s in a Horse’s Yawn?
Researchers found that yawning appears to be closely associated with social interactions and, possibly, social stress.
Can I Use the Bovine Lepto Vaccine on My Horse?
Is the leptospirosis vaccine for swine and cattle safe for equine use?
Breathing Heavy: Heaves in Horses
While we can’t cure heaves, or equine asthma, we can help manage their signs of disease. Here’s how.
Behavior Contest Winner: An Obsessive Licker
Our “Why Does My Horse Do That?” winner wants to know why her mare’s buddy licks the mare after meals.
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Welcomes New Farrier
Shane Westman, APF, is a lifelong horseman and has worked as a farrier for 23 years.
Study: Manage Manure to Reduce House Fly Populations
Understanding how house flies reproduce in manure can result in fewer house flies in your barn and its surroundings.
Poll Recap: Managing Working Horses
Of the 258 respondents, 49 (19%) said they manage horses in a lesson program, dude string, or riding program.
Louisiana Man Accused of Horse Theft
Jonas Gibson is accused of stealing at least three racehorses.
New York Horse Shooter Sentenced
Robert Webster Jr. will serve a prison term and pay restitution to the owner of the horse that died after being shot.
2016 Thoroughbred Makeover Wraps Up
This year’s America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred was Fairway King, trained and ridden by Lauren Turner.
AAEP On Call Vets to Assist at 2016 Breeders’ Cup Races
Drs. Scott Palmer and Alan Ruggles will provide timely health reports regarding the equine athletes in each race.
