Latest News – The Horse
What the Hay?
Here’s what you need to know about this important forage in your horse’s diet.
French Researchers Work to Improve Horse Health, Welfare
The Hippolia Foundation unites equine research groups for better progress, improved funding opportunities, and more.
Forage: Evaluating Quality and Balancing Rations
Basing a horse’s diet on forage allows him to function as evolution and nature intended. Here’s where to start.
World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses, FEI Sign MOU
The WBFSH’s central aim is to stimulate breeding development worldwide and integrate breeding with horse sport.
Social Communication and Equine Reproductive Success
Domestic horses’ reproductive efficiency is often lower than that of feral horses. Does modern husbandry play a role?
TCA Launches Pledge Campaign at Kentucky Downs
Horsemen will have the opportunity to pledge a percentage of their earnings to Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).
Back Country Horsemen of Utah Chapter Receives Award
The state of Utah recognized the group’s ongoing volunteer work with its Power of Service award.
Options for Managing Equine Intestinal Pain
Veterinarians can’t manage all colics with NSAIDs alone. Learn about the other medication options they have.
Understanding Anhidrosis
Learn more about this potentially dangerous condition in horses and how to manage it.
Blodgett Appointed to AHC Board
Glenn Blodgett, DVM, is also the current president of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Hendra Virus Confirmed Near Lismore, New South Wales
The unvaccinated 8-year-old gelding fell ill on Sept. 2 and was euthanized Sept. 3.
Heaves Lecture Scheduled for Sept. 15
Dr. Emilie Setlakwe will present “A Cough, a Wheeze, Could it be Heaves?” at Tryon Equine Hospital.
Washoe Valley, Nevada, Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The 13-year-old mare developed neurologic complications and was taken to the University of California, Davis.
Study Examines Method to Reduce Pawing Frequency
It’s all about teaching him that if he does something else–even standing still–he’ll get a reward, researchers say.
OSRC Receives Update on Cobalt Study
The research will begin once the five Standardbreds to be used in the study have cleared a routine quarantine.
Rood & Riddle Sponsor the Kentucky Experience
The Kentucky Experience includes tickets to the National Horse Show, a tour of Rood & Riddle, and more.
