Latest News – The Horse
Equine Lameness Basics
Whether you’ve had horses all your life or are new to the industry, you’re bound to deal with lameness at some point.
Time to Ride Challenge to Return with New Incentives in 2016
The grassroots competition grew by more than 60% in 2015.
Feeding the Horse’s Topline
Learn what your horse needs in his diet and exercise program to help develop a well-muscled topline.
Arizona Lifts Turf Paradise Racetrack Quarantine
The Arizona Department of Agriculture lifted its quarantine of Turf Paradise Racetrack, in Phoenix, on Feb. 18, 2016.
New Guidelines for Assessing Welfare of Equids for Transport
The European Commission supported the development of the guidelines on assessing equids’ fitness for transport.
Alleged Rodeo Horse Abuse Probed in Colorado
Authorities are investigating the alleged abuse of a roping horse at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
Jockey Club TIP Creates Youth Ambassador Program
The Youth Ambassador Program is designed to expand awareness of the TIP and the versatility of the Thoroughbred.
2016 Thoroughbred Makeover Attracts Top Trainers
Trainers from the U.S., Canada, and England will acquire and train a recently retired racehorse for this year’s event.
Scientists Fine-Tune Embryo Freezing Methods for Fertility
Researchers are hoping to make the preferred embryo freezing procedure available to more breeders.
Why Do Horses Weave?
Find out why a horse might start weaving and what, if anything, you can do about this stereotypy.
Things You Should and Should Not Put on a Horse’s Wound
Is the ointment you’re using on that cut helping or hurting? Remember these tips when treating horse wounds.
Osteochondritis Dissecans: A Common but Complex Disease
Diet, exercise, biomechanics, and genetics all play a role in disease development, researchers say.
FEI, EEF Agree to Endurance Measures for 2016 Season
The 12 approved measures will be applied for the rest of the United Arab Emirates’ endurance season.
iPads for Horses? Touch-Screen Technology in Equine Research
Touch-screen computers could remove the risk of human influence in research on equine decision-making and actions.
Bombproofing Your Horse: It Takes a Zoo
Ozzy the Goat is a fixture at the barn. Photo: Courtesy Ashley Watts You’ve probably read about the racehorse that shares a stall with a
Rood & Riddle Expands Veterinary Services in Florida
Rood & Riddle will offer hospital services as well as expanded ambulatory services in Wellington.
