Latest News – The Horse
Athletes to Trail Warriors: Caring for the Adult Horse
Learn about caring for the health of adult show and recreational horses.
My Filly has No Respect or Fear of Anything. What Can I Do?
An equine behaviorist offers advice for managing an orphaned filly who exhibits dangerous behaviors.
2014 American Horse Council Convention Wrap-Up
Review highlights from the 45th Annual American Horse Council convention held in Washington, D.C.
National Uniform Medication Program for Racing Gets Push
The National Uniform Medication Program wasn’t on the agenda at the recent American Horse Council (AHC) convention, but progress on that front was addressed during forums and in conversations among attendees.
Australian Racehorse Owners Now Must Report Horse Retirement
Racehorse owners in Australia will be required to report the retirement of racing Thoroughbreds within 30 days under a new rule adopted by the Australian Racing Board.
Trotting Over Poles Can Have Exercise, Therapeutic Benefits
Researchers found that trotting over poles appears to help increase joints’ range of motion, and could be especially beneficial for horses that are recuperating from lameness.
The Importance of USDA-Accredited Vets
The USDA could not monitor our nation’s horses for emerging or foreign animal diseases or fulfill the regulatory requirements for interstate and international movement of horses without these accredited equine practitioners’ help.
Protect Your Horse from Hazards on the Farm
By spending time to minimize the various hazards found on your property through identification and removal, you’ll take one step closer to making your barn and property safer for your horse and eliminate any potential accidents that may occur.
Wise Dan Continues Comeback at Keeneland
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is progressing in his comeback from colic surgery.
Could Radio Broadcasts Help Pakistan’s Working Equids?
Radio broadcasts appear to increase owners’ awareness of working equids’ needs, researchers found.
Standardbred Racing Performance after OC Surgery Evaluated
Standardbred yearlings that undergo surgical treatment for hock osteochondrosis (OC) can be expected to perform as well as horses that do not suffer from the condition, researchers say.
BLM Seeks Dismissal of Nevada Wild-Horse Related Lawsuit
The Bureau of Land Management has requested that a Nevada court to dismiss a lawsuit asking the agency to remove horses from public and private rangelands on grounds that the BLM lacks the resources to gather and maintain the horses.
Poll Recap: Bathing Horses Warm or Cold
Of 1,071 poll respondents, 489 (46%) people said they did not have access to warm water to bathe their horse.
Louisiana Issues Vesicular Stomatitis Animal Health Warning
Due to an increasing number of confirmed Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas, Louisiana animal health officials are imposing enhanced requirements on livestock entering Louisiana from a state that has diagnosed cases of VS.
British Charity Works to Fight African Horse Sickness
Ethiopia has the largest equine population in Africa with an estimated 1.91 million horses, 6.75 million donkeys, and 0.35 million mules. It also has one deadly disease threatens the entire population: African horse sickness.
Airway Remodeling in Heaves
Airway remodeling occurs in horses with long-term, unresolved inflammation caused by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), the disease commonly known as heaves. Is it possible to reverse this negative effect in horses?
