Latest News – The Horse
NYRA Equine Injury Rate Remains Below National Average
The fatality rate at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course in 2015 was 1.1 per 1,000 starts.
When Horses Don’t Respond to Corrections
Our behavior expert looks at the reasons punishment often doesn’t work with horses and offers alternative solutions.
AAEP Announces Summer Continuing Education for Vets
Seminar topics include imaging the equine neck, reproduction, and soft-tissue injuries in performance horses.
Thoroughbred Sales Companies Amend Anabolic Steroid Policy
Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, and OBS amended their policies regarding steroids in weanlings, yearlings, and 2-year-olds.
Are Chestnut Horses Crazy? Not Necessarily, Scientists Say
But, they were more likely to display “bold” behaviors (i.e., approaching unfamiliar objects) than bay horses.
OSRC Sets Cobalt Limits and Penalties
The thresholds and penalties will take effect April 15, the day cobalt testing begins at all Ohio racetracks.
NYSGC, NYRA Announce Enhanced Security Protocols
Horses in the 2016 Wood Memorial will be subject to out-of-competition testing, publicized veterinary records, and more.
Men Accused of Maltreating Horses at Ohio Fairgrounds
Five men were charged in connection to two allegedly maltreated horses residing at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Just the Basics: What Every Horse Needs
No doubt about it, horse ownership is a big responsibility. Here’s a look at the basics of what every horse needs.
UK Researcher Launches Equine Sports Science Initiative
The collaborative and research-based initiative is designed to advance the health and well-being of equine athletes.
10th Equine Infectious Diseases Conference Scheduled
The 10th International Equine Infectious Diseases Conference will convene April 4-8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Virginia Training Facility Released from Quarantine
The Fauquier County training facility was quarantined after a horse previously residing there tested positive for EHV-1.
Man vs. Machine on Post-Nerve-Block Lameness Evaluation
There was a strong correlation between vet and inertial sensor system when evaluating lameness change post-nerve-block.
Fatal Thoroughbred Racehorse Injuries Decline by 14% in 2015
The fatality rate of 1.62 per 1,000 starts is the lowest since the Equine Injury Database started publishing statistics.
Poll Recap: Achieving the Work-Life-Riding Balance
Of the 441 respondents, 330 (75%) said they work full time but still find time to ride and care for their horses.
Equine Leptospirosis: ‘Now We Have a Vaccine!’
Dr. Craig Carter recently presented an overview of equine leptospirosis and described the newly released vaccine.
