Latest News – The Horse
Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Pecos County, Texas, Horses
The three horses reside at a single farm in Pecos County, located approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton.
The Sacred Art of Puttering Around with Horses
I’ve been back to horse ownership for four months, and I’ll confess: I haven’t made a “quick trip to the barn” yet. Typically, going to
Protect Yourself and Your Animals From Rabies
Vaccination can help reduce horses’ risk of developing rabies if bitten by an infected animal.
TCA Named Beneficiary of Fantasy Horse Racing Game
The donations will be applied to grants for charities that assist Thoroughbreds when they finish racing.
Death of a Herdmate
Can the death of one horse lead to a complete change in another’s behavior or “personality”?
Poll Recap: Equine Welfare Issues
Of the 1,238 respondents, 517 (42%) said they are most concerned about “unwanted” horses.
Utah Police Probe ‘Suspicious’ Horse Death
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Thoroughbred mare found dead in a Davis County pasture.
Judge Tosses Evidence in Wheelon Soring Case
The judge ruled that Larry Wheelon’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated due to faulty search warrants.
The Coolest Things I Learned About Saddle Fit
Here are my top 6 takeaways from a two-day introduction to saddle fitting.
Does Season Impact Old Horses’ Immune Function?
Senior horses’ inflammation levels increased in the spring, while lymphocyte proliferation increased in the fall.
The Horse Book Review: by Chuck Greaves
Join a librarian and equestrian for national “Get Caught Reading” month as she reviews horsey fiction.
Forest County, Pennsylvania, Farm Quarantined for EHV-1
Another farm in Clarion County is also quarantined after a horse there showed signs of disease.
BLM Seeks Comment on Water Canyon Pilot Program
The BLM is looking for input on an environmental assessment for a wild horse growth suppression pilot program.
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding
The document is designed to help ensure compounded drugs are available when appropriately prescribed by a veterinarian.
Kane County, Utah, VS Quarantines Lifted
Officials said all fourteen equids placed under quarantine were released as of May 14.
Preparing for Summer with Senior Horses
How do you ensure your senior horses stay comfortable when summer arrives?
