Latest News – The Horse
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.
Sept. 7 is Old Friends Day at Belterra Park
Belterra will celebrate Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility that cares for more than 150 ex-racehorses.
South Dakota Implements Equine Requirements for State Fair
Participating horses must have a health certificate issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.
South Carolina Man Indicted for Animal Cruelty
Ronald Hevener was indicted for allegedly maltreating more than 20 Arabian horses at a Calhoun County farm.
Is That Horse Happy or Sad? His Whinny Will Tell
Researchers say it appears horses can transmit their emotions through their whinnies.
Old Friends Stakes to Take Place Sept. 16 at Kentucky Downs
A portion of the proceeds from a special seating option will benefit the Georgetown, Kentucky-based nonprofit.
NSAIDs: Are You Following the Rules?
Use caution when administering a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to your horse close to a competition.
A New Normal
The past few months, since 19-year-old Dorado foundered in June, have been nothing short of crazy. From full days spent at the barn icing his
Application Period for 2016 TIP Shows Now Open
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program offers high-point awards and classes for Thoroughbreds in multiple disciplines.
NYTHA to Invest in New Drug Testing Equipment
The triple quadrupole mass spectrometer will be used to screen for new drugs alleged to be used in horse racing.
NC State Equine Trio Receives Rehabilitation Certification
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
EQUUS Foundation Awards Grants and Scholarships in 2015
The EQUUS Foundation awarded more than $250,000 to organizations working to improve equine welfare and more.
The Importance of Limb Conformation
Researchers are always working to determine which deviations from the norm are performance-limiting.
Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Shelby County is recovering and is in stable condition.
FEI President Pushes ‘Clean Sport’ Message
The FEI is preparing to launch the global Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Program on Jan. 1, 2016.
