Latest News – The Horse
Texas Official Urge Horse Owners to Prepare for Hurricanes
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is reminding Texas horse, livestock, and pet owners to begin preparing now for any possible storms.
EHV-4 Reported in Chile for First Time
Officials consider this finding very important because of the possible economic impact on the country’s racing industry. Due to these concerns SAG implemented increased surveillance with particular focus on differentiating between EHV strains.
Calming a Mustang Stud
Last fall I adopted a wild mustang stud. Would gelding him help calm his wild attitude?
Mares Will Be Mares
Maybe I’m biased because I own two of them, but I do love a good mare. Like many riders, I believe a mare who loves
5 Things You Need to Know: Fescue Toxicosis
Dr. Cynthia Gaskill of the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab shares important things mare owners need to know about fescue toxicosis.
Racehorse Eldaafer, Companion Goats Arrive at Old Friends
The 2010 Breeders’ Cup Marathon winner has retired with his goats, Yahoo and Google.
Florida Rescue Operators Face More Charges
The operators of a rescue farm in Florida are facing additional fraud charges in connection with the seizure of multiple animals from their facility earlier this year.
New Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Kissing Spines
Researchers reviewed and tested a new minimally invasive surgical technique for treating kissing spines called a subtotal cranial wedge ostectomy, and obtained positive results.
Knottenbelt: Fecal Blood Test Opening Diagnostic Doors
Learn how one veterinarian believes the simple test can help improve diagnostics for a number of horse health conditions.
Basic Horse Grooming Guide
Horse grooming tools come in an assortment of styles and types, with each designed for specific tasks. Selecting the right tools for your grooming kit will depend on both your and your horse’s preferences.
Florida Pair Charged for Neglecting Horses
A Florida couple faces multiple charges after they failed to provide care for several horses, including one for which they were paid to look after.
NYRA Panel Discusses Equine Safety, Integrity
In a special two-part video released June 3, officials discuss the steps being taken to enhance equine safety and ensure the integrity of New York horse racing.
UK’s Equine Undergraduate Curriculum Updated
Students in the University of Kentucky’s (UK) equine science and management undergraduate degree program will have the ability to better customize their college experience to match their interests and career aspirations.
Headshaking Hurts Horses
Headshaking is a serious and distressing condition for both horses and their owners.
Seattle Slew’s Senior Surgeries
On the off chance you haven’t heard, Perry Martin and Steve Coburn’s homebred California Chrome will try to make history on Saturday by winning the
Poll Recap: Summer Horse Plans
Of the 473 respondents, 201 (42%) said they are most excited about trail riding and/or camping this summer.
