Latest News – The Horse
Time to Ride Challenge Wraps Up Final Weekend of Contest
As of Sept. 25 more than 29,000 newcomers have been introduced to horses through challenge-hosted experiences.
Manufacturer Recalls Potentially Contaminated Horse Feed
Western Milling voluntarily recalled horse feed that could be contaminated with monensin, which is toxic to horses.
The Connection Between Moldy Hay and Heaves
Moldy hay can can contribute to several respiratory problems in horses, the most important of which is heaves.
Applications for Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarships Open
Five $5,000 scholarships are available through the new Merck Animal Health/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Program.
FEI Clears Guerdat, Bichsel in Prohibited Substances Cases
The FEI determined that feed contaminated with poppy seeds was responsible for three horses’ positive drug tests.
Preventing Hay Fires
Here’s what to monitor in order to keep your hay supply and the structures it’s stored in safe.
BEVA Members Vote With Feet for Voluntary Projects
Two horse health care and castration clinics have been confirmed for the autumn.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Charlotte Hansen
Hansen’s current research focuses on the economic considerations of different treatment strategies for equine influenza.
Horse Feeder and Waterer Options for Every Barn
Equine product companies and do-it-yourself horse owners have come up with many innovative solutions to keep horses fed and watered. Here’s a sampling:
Colorado VS: 46 Locations Quarantined
Officials say more than 200 vesicular stomatitis (VS) quarantines have been released thus far in Colorado.
UK Gluck Center to Host Immunology Symposium in November
This symposium will focus on the immune system’s role in equine diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
UK Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Sarah Sivinski
Sivinski studied muscle metabolism of horses at various stages of life and at different feeding stages.
BLM Offers Public Tours of Fallon Wild Horse, Burro Corral
The BLM will offer two public tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Nevada on Oct. 23.
What Kind of Tractor Does a Horse Property Owner Need?
Alayne Blickle shares some basics on whether or not you need a tractor and what features you might find helpful.
Learned Helplessness in Horses
When a person lays a horse down to show its submission, the animal might actually be using its last line of defense.
2015 Thoroughbred Makeover Schedule and Entries Announced
The weekend will include seminars, vendors, a marketplace of horses trained for the event, competitions, and more.
