Latest News – The Horse
TIP Website Upgrade Enhances Performance Award Applications
The website redesign is designed to make the performance award application process quicker and more efficient.
Why Should You Cover a Compost Pile?
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains the environmental benefits of covering a compost pile.
Maryland Urges Hurricane Preparedness Plans for Livestock
With Hurricane Joaquin’s approach, authorities are encouraging owners to include livestock and horses in disaster plans.
Kentucky Reports Two More Equine WNV Cases
The two unvaccinated horses–one from Montgomery County and one from Nelson County–are alive, as of Oct. 1.
Why Does My Horse Yawn During Bridling?
What happens before bridling might hold a clue as to why this horse yawns when facing his bridle.
Uruguayan Endurance Horse Tests Positive for Guanabenz
LG Muneerah’s sample was positive for guanabenz, a sedative with analgesic effects.
Jackson County, Oregon, Horse Tests Positive for WNV
Despite cooler temperatures, officials are urging area owners to take steps to protect their horses from disease.
Is Your Equine Athlete Happy?
Scientists are on the hunt for reliable objective measures of positive emotions in horses being ridden and trained.
The Horse Launches Weekly Nutrition Q&A
Submit your questions now for our expert, independent equine nutrition consultant Clair Thunes, PhD.
Pain Management in Horses
Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.
FDA Seeking Vets’ Input on Antiparasitic Resistance Survey
The FDA says responses will help efforts to slow the development of resistance and more.
Ellis Park, Turfway Park Support TAA
The Kentucky racetracks have both signed on to match contributions made by owners at their facilities.
ARCI Compliance Committee Set, Will Begin Work Immediately
The committee will work state-by-state to advance the ARCI medication reforms.
Joint Injection Refresher
Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.
Advances in Joint Disease Treatment
Learn about the newest advances in understanding and treating inflammation and joint disease in horses from Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, who is a distinguished professor at and founding director of the Colorado State University Orthopaedic Research Center.
Poll Recap: Your Significant Other’s Equine Involvement
Nearly one-third of respondents said their significant other is supportive, but isn’t involved with horses.
