Latest News – The Horse
‘Tales from the NICU’ Lecture Rescheduled
The Penn Vet lecture has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. due to a recent snowstorm.
Univ. of Edinburgh to Offer Online Equitation Science Course
The course can be taken as a standalone course or credited to the University of Edinburgh’s MSc in equine science.
Mississippi Children’s Hospital Declines TWH Show Donations
The University of Mississippi Batson Children’s Hospital sought to remove itself from controversy surrounding soring.

Cobalt Use in Racehorses
Regulators are paying close attention to this seemingly innocuous trace mineral found in B vitamins. Find out why.

Horse Fencing Options 101
The best fencing to use is dependent on several factors including the size of the property, number of horses, and more.
$100,000 Time to Ride Challenge Now Open for Registration
The campaign offers cash and prizes to professionals introducing people to horses through beginner-friendly experiences.

Conditioning Bones for Wellness, Fracture Prevention
Bone is a vital tissue that’s densely packed with specialized cells and supplied with a rich network of blood vessels.
Alleged Montana Horse Abuser Caught in Florida
The man wanted for allegedly maltreating more than two dozen horses was caught after nearly a year on the run.

Proper Hand Hygiene Prevents Equine Disease
A veterinarian reviews proper hand hygiene techniques to help prevent equine disease spread during exams and procedures.
Winter Boredom Busters for Riders
Alayne shares some mental strategies to help riders get through the winter blahs.

In Disaster’s Wake: Horses and the Devastation
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses’ chances of infection or injury.

Court Rules on Checkerboard Wild Horse Gather
The court says the BLM violated the NEPA, but didn’t violate the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act.
Florida Man Pleads in Horse Killing Incident
A man accused of killing a horse and injuring the animal’s rider has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

An Introduction to Automatic Waterers
Do you really want to wrestle with frozen hoses? Here’s what to know about automatic waterers.

Equine Pigeon Fever Vaccine Granted Conditional License
A conditionally licensed vaccine must have demonstrated field safety and a reasonable expectation of efficacy.

What’s an ‘Alpha’ Horse?
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on dominance in horses and using the term “alpha” to describe a lead horse.