Latest News – The Horse

Walking in Water: A Key Ingredient in Valegro’s Winning Mix?
British researchers recently studied how water treadmills can influence a sport horse’s performance and rehabilitation.

Olympic Formats Take Center Stage at FEI General Assembly
Attendees discussed potential changes to the jumping, dressage, and eventing formats for future Olympic games.

Texas Equine WNV Count Plateaus at 33
Most of the WNV-positive horses had not been vaccinated.

USEF Announces New Equine Vaccination Rule
All horses must be accompanied by documentation of equine influenza and herpesvirus vaccinations within six months.

TAA Named Official Charity of Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event donated $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) in support of its work.
2016 Heumphreus Lecture to Feature Dyson, Moon
Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF, will present on hoof-related topics.
Rita Crundwell’s Belt Buckles Go to Auction
Crundwell was convicted of misappropriating more than $53 million from the city of Dixon, Illinois, in 2012.

Researchers Pinpoint Influential Factors for Horse Welfare
Learn which factors have the biggest impact on stalled horses’ welfare and how owners can improve their environments.
Top Tweets from the World Horse Welfare Conference
Take-homes on racehorse welfare, obseity, euthanasia, horse keeping and training, and more.

Horses Helping Veterans: Yesterday and Today
From being stationed on battlefields to serving soldiers returning home, horses have a long history with the military.

EEE Detected in Horse Near Sundridge, Ontario
A viral disease, EEE affects the central nervous system and is transmitted to horses by infected mosquitoes.

Are Ossified Ungular Cartilages Clinically Significant?
Some horses can develop lameness associated with injury of ossified ungular cartilages or the adjacent coffin bone.
Prosecutor: Evidence Lacking in Loxahatchee Slaughter Case
A prosecutor said evidence is lacking in alleged illegal horse slaughter cases connected to raids at three farms.

Poll Recap: Unwanted Barn Guests
Of the 1,338 poll respondents, 682 (51%) said they use cats to control rodents in their barn and feed-storage areas.

Adopting Aging Equids
November is “Adopt a Senior Pet” Month. Have you adopted or taken in a senior horse?
Grayson-Jockey Club Launches Ocala Initiative, Receives Gift
The Ocala Initiative is designed to build support for equine health and welfare research in Florida.