Latest News – The Horse
Dec. 13 is the National Day of the Horse
Americans are celebrating the 10th annual National Day of the Horse on Dec. 13.
10 Ways to Celebrate National Day of the Horse
I don’t know about you, but for me every day is pretty much “Day of the Horse.” However, if you’re going by the calendar of
Lawsuit Targets St. Louis Cab Regulators
The lawsuit alleges that the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission failed to regulate horse-drawn cabs in that city.
Laurel Park Reaccredited by Safety Alliance
The 103-year-old racetrack received its initial NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance accreditation in 2013.
BIVI Announces 2015 Equine Research Award Winners
Five researchers will each receive a grant of $15,000 to study equine infectious diseases during 2015.
N.Y. Congressional Delegates Split on Carriage Ban Ordinance
The proposed law would ban horse-drawn carriages from New York City’s streets.
Help! My Horse Keeps Tossing His Head at Mealtime!
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert addresses a possible learned head tossing behavior at feeding time.
Wednesday’s Top Tweets from the 2014 AAEP Convention
Quick take-homes from sessions on wild horses, barn fires, regenerative medicine, and dentistry.
EU Bans Horsemeat Processed in Mexico
But one slaughter proponent doesn’t believe the ban will stop the flow of horsemeat sold offshore.
RMTC Cites Progress in Medication Reform Plan
More jurisdictions are operating or will soon be operating under all or part of the National Uniform Medication Program.
How Researchers Track Equine Influenza Virus
Keeping on top of changes to the equine influenza virus is critical to keeping vaccines up-to-date.
When Might a Veterinarian Watch a Horse Under Saddle?
Find out how watching a horse move under saddle can help a veterinarian during a soundness or prepurchase exam.
Should I Deworm My Horse in the Winter?
Is it worthwhile to deworm my horses during the winter?
Wyoming Sues Feds Over Wild Horse Management
Meanwhile, a University of Wyoming researcher released study results on how wild horses and cattle graze the rangelands.
Tuesday’s Top Tweets from the 2014 AAEP Convention
Tidbits from sessions on the horse’s back, biosecurity, infectious disease, pelvic fractures, and more.
A Deconstruction of the Horseshoe
A veterinarian’s search for better foot care options for her own horses led a totally new way to shoe horses. You haven’t seen anything like this before!
