Latest News – The Horse
Churchill Downs Releases Derby, Oaks Security Protocols
The enhanced equine security measures are part of the track’s ongoing safety and integrity program.
Kentucky Ag Commissioner to Speak at May KENA Dinner
Ryan Quarles is the featured presenter for the Kentucky Equine Networking Association meeting in May.
Firocoxib Study Leads to Equine Canada Rule Change
Firocoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat musculoskeletal inflammation and pain in horses.
Acyline to Suppress Stallion Testosterone Levels
Researchers determined that acyline can reduce stallion testosterone concentrations to as low as those of geldings.
University of Tennessee to Host Equine Podiatry Conference
The preconference workshop and conference for vets and farriers will take place May 20 and 21, respectively.
TMJ Inflammation’s Impact on Chewing in Horses
Unilateral TMJ inflammation not only affects the way horses chew but also likely creates a certain level of pain.
Flies and Bugs: Protect Your Horse
Mites, lice, flies, and mosquitoes can cause irritation to horses and carry dangerous diseases. Be aware of the external parasite species that are in your area and when they are prevalent so you can control them.
Can Stalled Stallions Interact Socially?
Stallions with access to each other through stall walls interacted frequently with a “surprisingly low” injury rate.
Veterinarians, Students Serve Working Horses in Honduras
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the group provided care to more than 300 working equids in Southern Honduras.
Infographic: Staying Sane on Stall Rest
Confinement is difficult but often necessary for healing. Learn how to keep horses healthy while on stall rest.
Helping the Working Horses of Honduras
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the services performed by veterinarians and veterinary students during an Equitarian Initiative clinic in Honduras.
Churchill Downs Reaccredited by Safety, Integrity Alliance
Churchill Downs was the first track to be accredited in 2009, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance’s inaugural year.
What Supplements Do Eventing and Dressage Horses Consume?
Joint health and mobility supplements were the most frequently used in both disciplines, researchers found.
Assessing the Foal and Placenta After Birth
A foal’s first hours are fragile. Here, Dr. Peter Morresey of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, shares the early signs of trouble to look for in both the foal and its placenta. What you learn might save a foal’s life.
Understanding Horse Behavior
Why do horses do the things they do? A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!
10 Horse Behavior Resources on TheHorse.com
We’ve scoured our archives and gathered 10 resources you can use to decode your horses’ behavior.
