Latest News – The Horse
Belmont Stakes Winner Touch Gold Retired to Old Friends
The 21-year-old stallion is known for denying Silver Charm a Triple Crown victory in 1997.
Seventh Racehorse Safety, Welfare Summit Scheduled
The summit will be held June 28, 2016, at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion, in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Equine Industry’s Top Welfare Issues
A rundown of equine welfare issues currently plaguing the U.S. industry and what’s being done to address them.
BLM Seeks Comment on Sulphur Wild Horse Gather EA
The assessment includes a proposal to remove excess wild horses and apply fertility control over a 10-year period.
Congress Passes Three-Year Tax Depreciation for Racehorses
Congress passed important tax incentives for horse owners as part of comprehensive budget and tax legislation.
61st Convention Goes Down as Second Largest in AAEP History
Nearly 7,400 veterinary professionals, students, exhibitors, and guests attended the convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kentucky Ag Economy Slumps in 2015
Still, the equine market held the gains it made the last few years, with Thoroughbred sale stats improving slightly.
Head Tack Mechanics
Bridles, reins, and martingales serve a variety of biomechanics functions. Here’s what you should know.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Christine Latham
Latham is researching amino acid supplementation’s effects on whole body and muscle protein synthesis in aged horses.
Understanding Round and Square Bale Hay for Horses, Part 1
In this two-part series, we’ll explore the two bale types and how to best utilize each. Here we’ll look at round bales.
Long-Toe, Low-Heel Hooves: Let Them Grow Naturally?
Would a horse with long-toed, low-heeled conformation benefit from allowing their hooves to grow out naturally?
Stop the Mugging! Using Treats in Equine Training
My trainer says feeding my horse treats has caused his poor ground manners. Should I stop?
UK Ag Equine Programs Unveils New Website
The updated website launch coincides with UK Ag Equine Programs’ 10th anniversary.
UK’s READ Club Focuses on Equine Research
The club is designed to provide undergrads with a way to interact with researchers and learn about current research.
AAEP Convention Day 4: Do or Die in a Day
Our veterinary-reporter on the ground shares tidbits from AAEP Day 4.
Equine Sports Therapy: How It Can Help Your Horse Heal
An FEI veterinarian and her on-staff equine sports therapist join us to answer your questions about keeping your equine athlete performing at his best.
