Latest News – The Horse
Old Friends Retiree Escapedfromnewyork Dead at 10
The 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding suffered a cardiac event brought on by colic.
Poll Recap: Staying Warm in Winter
Of the 760 respondents, 201 (26%) said they would never give up their winter boots.
Massage and Acupuncture and Chiropractic, Oh My!
It’s not uncommon in performance horse barns to see veterinarians, massage therapists, chiropractors, and other equine professionals in and out on a regular basis. After
KHRC: PETA Failed to Cooperate During Investigation
The KHRC said it found PETA’s failure to cooperate odd, as the latter group brought the horse mistreatment allegations.
Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2014
Studies covered biofilms, chilled and frozen semen, endometritis, placentitis, oxidative stress and fertility, and more.
Can Horses Take Firocoxib Long-Term?
Is long-term use of Previcox for treating pain related to navicular syndrome in horses okay?
NYRA Announces Additional Safety Protocols
The additional protocols come in the wake of a recent rash of catastrophic breakdowns at Aqueduct Racetrack.
How Long Can a Horse Go without Water During the Winter?
Find out from Dr. Nancy Loving how frequently a horse needs to drink during the winter to stay healthy.
Review Cites Strong Safety Stats for Asmussen
Steve Asmussen’s horses have not suffered a single catastrophic breakdown in 721 Kentucky starts the past four seasons.
SIU Research Looks to Solve Equine Colic Mystery
Erin Venable, MS, PhD, is using cannulated horses to learn what goes on in a horse’s cecum.
Are You Crash-Ready?
Here’s what to do if you have a horse-hauling accident and how to avoid a wreck in the first place.
Take Precautions when Hauling Horses in Cold Weather
While hauling during cold weather can be challenging, proper planning will keep your horse performance-ready.
New Kentucky Horse Tourism Group Formed
The group aims to become a booking outlet for tours of Kentucky farms, equine vet clinics, and equine attractions.
Which Cryotherapy Method Works Best for Cooling Hooves?
Methods that immerse the hoof and limb in ice and water to at least fetlock level are most effective.
Horses Removed from Houston, Texas, Neighborhood
Eight allegedly malnourished horses from four locations within a single neighborhood are receiving rehabilitative care.
Thoroughbred Makeover Entries Open with $100,000 Incentive
Trainers can enter Thoroughbreds that raced or trained in the last two years and have not begun second career training.
