Latest News – The Horse
Starlight Racing to Help Fund Laminitis Research
Starlight Racing partners has announced it will donate large sums to two organizations for the purpose of funding research into laminitis in memory of Intense Holiday, who recently succumbed to the disease.
Standing MRI in Horses
Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.
Showground Shock Wave
Strolling through the Kentucky Horse Park barns on schooling day before last week’s show, I heard a familiar, monotonous POW-POW-POW-POW-POW. It was the sound of
Unwanted Horse Coalition Aims to Maximize Programs
Member organizations of the Unwanted Horse Coalition reviewed progress on several fronts June 23 and solicited input on how to maximize existing programs.
Show Jumping Great Sapphire Dies of Colic Complications
McLain Ward’s legendary show jumping mount Sapphire, who represented the United States on numerous occasions in international competition, has died. The Belgian Warmblood mare was 19.
Hendra Virus Kills Horse on New South Wales’ North Coast
New South Wales, Australia, Department of Primary Industries veterinarians have confirmed hendra virus as the cause of death of one horse residing west of Murwillumbah on NSW’s north coast.
Additional Texas Horse Diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis
The newly confirmed case is in a horse residing in Nueces County, about 10 miles south of Mathis.
Researchers Mature Equine Oocytes in Laboratory
French researchers have taken a step toward improving equine assisted reproduction by successfully maturing oocytes in a laboratory.
Arabian Horse Foundation Funds Research Projects
The Arabian Horse Foundation has announced $11,500 in equine research funding for support of projects studying health conditions impacting Arabian horses.
Take Steps to Protect Horses from WNV Now
Start thinking now about protecting yourself and your horse from West Nile virus (WNV), says a Kansas State University veterinarian.
‘Minimalist’ Endurance Saddle’s Biomechanics Studied
Researchers found that the horse’s overall speed also increased by 5.6% in minimalist tack compared to traditional tack, meaning the time it took the pair to complete the race was reduced.
ASPCA Announces ‘Help a Horse Day’ Contest Winners
Five equine rescues received $10,000 each for their work to protect horses.
Tentative Agenda for Racehorse Welfare Summit Released
Lecture topics will include using data to keep racehorses safe, training and its relationship to bone development, an update on the National Uniform Medication Program, and more.
Patti Colbert Receives 2014 Equine Industry Vision Award
Colbert was awarded this honor because of her numerous important contributions to the equine industry.
Jockey Club Urging Potential Salix Study
The Jockey Club has called on leading industry organizations to come together to conduct a study that would examine the timing of administration of Salix, the medication used to prevent or lessen the effects of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
Pigeon Fever: Myths and Misconceptions
As pigeon fever spreads across the United States, so does information—and misinformation—about it. Here we’ll take a look at the true causes, treatments, and outcomes.
