Latest News – The Horse

TCA Celebrates an Evening with Team American Pharoah
The event will take place Oct. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky.

Study Evaluates Esophageal Stricture Treatment
Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.

Colic Basics: What You Should Know
Being prepared in advance can help horse owners handle this scary situation as well as possible.

Mustang Mania in Idaho
Meet some of the competitors from the 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Nampa, Idaho.
FEI Tribunal Issues Decision on Salahdin Du Lauragais Case
Salahdin Du Lauragais tested positive for the banned substance reserpine, a long-lasting tranquilizer.
Siegel to Impart Skills to Enhance Well-Being
Dr. Daniel Siegel will share skills vets can use enhance their professional and personal lives at the AAEP Convention.
Dover Saddlery’s Stephen Day 2015 Galbreath Award Winner
The Galbreath Award is given annually to a person or persons who have created and led successful equine enterprises.

CEM: What Every Stallion Owner Should Know
Here are some steps breeders should take to help keep the United States free of contagious equine metritis (CEM).

What Time of Year Should Horses be on Pastures?
Learn what months are best for grazing horses on pasture from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.

Kentucky Reports Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated yearling Thoroughbred colt from Bourbon County is recovering.
Divers to Discuss Liver Disease During 2015 Milne Lecture
Thomas Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, AVECC, will furnish a game plan to identify and treat diseases of the equine liver.

Why Might a Young Horse Grind His Teeth Under Stress?
An equine behavior researcher addresses potential reasons a 3-year-old is grinding his teeth during training.
Equine Influenza Hits Malaysia
Officials believe international horse transport is behind the country’s first influenza outbreak in nearly 40 years.

Rescuers Cope With Influx of Horses Displaced by Wildfires
Horse rescuers and evacuation site personnel are managing hundreds of displaced horses in California.

On the Move With Your Horse
Before you hit the asphalt trail, consider these expert tips to make sure your horse arrives healthy and happy.
Researchers Partner for Studies on Standardbreds
Rutgers and University of Minnesota researchers are studying genetic factors underlying musculoskeletal diseases.