Latest News – The Horse
Reversing Fear-Based Behavior
An owner inquires about how to address and reverse her horse’s fear-based behavior.
Sweeping New Racehorse Drug Rules Approved in New York
The agency says the rules are intended to protect both the integrity of New York’s pari-mutuel wagering system and racehorses’ health.
Elastic Rein Inserts’ Impact on Communication and Training
Elastic rein inserts might sound like a great way to keep an “elastic” contact with your horse’s mouth, but a group of equitation scientists has found that they could actually interfere with effective communication and training.
University Regents Sue High-Profile Veterinarian
The UC Davis Board of Regents has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Jack Snyder, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, for allegedly failing to contribute to a university-sponsored profit-sharing plan that would benefit research and other projects at the school.
Funds Committed to Aftercare via Breeders’ Cup Pledges
Thoroughbred owners and trainers have pledged more than $45,000 to racehorse aftercare.
New Bolton Center Seeking Foal Sitters for NICU
Foal-sitting duties include holding foals upright when they are lying down, assisting staff as they stand and turn foals, milking mares and storing the milk, monitoring equipment for alarms, changing bedding, and more.
Michigan Barn Fire Ruled Accidental
Seventeen horses in the barn at the time of the fire died in the blaze.
Equine Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES)
An established human therapy helps horses as well. Learn about FES and its possible equine applications.
The Good Ride
Don’t load your horse onto the trailer before understanding exactly what he’s getting into.
Pair Indicted in Mare Mutilation Case
Two Texas men have been indicted for allegedly mutilating a mare before abandoning her in San Patricio County.
Colorado VS Case Count Holds Steady
Forty-four premises remain under quarantine; 320 previously affected premises have been released from quarantine.
Kentucky Reports Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Allen County is recovering.
California Horse Owner Faces Multiple Cruelty Charges
A California man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges for allegedly maltreating dozens of horses residing on two of his properties.
The Key to the Future: Broodmare and Stallion Care
While they only make up a small segment of the equine industry, breeding stock is the future of our business.
How are Bone Scans Used to Diagnose Equine Lameness?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains how bone scans work and how veterinarians use them to diagnose unsoundness in horses.
State Travel Requirements
Find out who to call and what papers to gather before heading out-of-state with your horse.
