Latest News – The Horse
2015 AHP Student Travel Award Winners Selected
Victoria “Dixie” Crowe, Bridget Grobosky, and Taylor Renner are the 2015 AHP Student Travel Award winners.

Preparedness is Key to Surviving Tornadoes with Horses
Being prepared in advance is crucial for helping horses survive potentially life-threatening storms.
Thoroughbred Breeding Farms Support TAA
Farms agreed to donate 25% or more of the advertised stud fee for each stallion on their roster to the TAA.
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Animal Export Rule Updates
The proposed rules would only pertain to animals intended for permanent export from the United States.

BLM Utah Seeks Comment on Wild Horse Fertility Control Plan
The plan involves treating mares in the Onaqui herd management area with a fertility control vaccine via remote darting.

Wild Horse Health On and Off the Range
Mustangs require care different from the average domestic saddle horse. Here’s how vets manage BLM horses’ health.
BLM to Host Public Tour of Nevada Wild Horse Facility
The public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Corral in Fallon, Nevada, will take place on March 7.

Poll Recap: Mares, Geldings, or Stallions?
Of the 1,485 respondents, 605 (41%) said they prefer to own geldings.
App Connects New York Police With State Animal Statutes
The app is designed to give law enforcement personnel easy access to New York’s animal laws.
Gleeson Named to Grayson-Jockey Club Position
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation provides funding for equine research that benefits all breeds of horses.
The Horse Media Group LLC to Publish The Horse, TheHorse.com
The Horse Media Group LLC replaced Blood-Horse Publications as the publisher as of March 1.

Massachusetts Firefighters Save Horses After Roof Collapse
None of the 15 horses rescued from the barn were injured in the collapse.
Merial Acquires Legend, Marquis from Bayer
Merial acquired Marquis (15% w/w ponazuril), used to treat EPM, and joint therapy product Legend (hyaluronate sodium).

Navigating Natural Disasters with Horses
Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.

Thoroughbred Champion Creator Dead at 29
The 29-year-old son of Mill Reef was euthanized Feb. 28 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital due to colic.
Winter Boredom Busters for Horses
What ideas do you have for dealing with winter horse boredom? Alayne Blickle, of Horses for Clean Water, shares some tips.