Latest News – The Horse

A Rich Trifecta
Meet the equine orthopedic surgeon, reproductive specialist, and endoscope pioneer recently honored by the Thoroughbred Club of America.
100 Day Challenge ‘Best Practices’ Contest Winners Announced
The top three winning hosts were selected based on written entries describing their outreach to newcomers this summer.

Spanish Riding School Debuts Arena with Mobile Roof
The Summer Riding Arena’s mobile roof construction enables riders to train their stallions in the fresh air year-round.

WEG Reflections: Rehomed Horses Shine
Horses cast from other careers competed and entertained at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

Virginia Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2014
An unvaccinated 8-year-old Paint gelding from Augusta County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Horse Drowns on Oregon Beach
The horse reportedly fell on a beach near Bullards Beach State Park and was unable to rise before being washed into the ocean, where the animal drowned.

Poll Recap: How Much is a ‘Rescue’ Horse Worth?
In a recent poll, 80% of respondents said referring to a horse as a ‘rescue’ does not make him more or less valuable than a nonrescue horse.
Research Produces Cobalt Test Recommendation
Research into cobalt funded by the United States Trotting Association has resulted in a recommended testing threshold of 70 parts per billion, the organization said Sept. 30.

Is It Okay to Feed My Horse Whole Oats with his Supplements?
Find out from an equine nutritionist if oats are a good choice for making supplements more palatable for your horse.

When in Doubt, Turn Out
If our goal is to produce horses that are athletically talented and sufficiently resilient to withstand maximal competitive efforts, there is no substitute for a natural upbringing with full-time turnout on varied terrain.

What Causes Equine Grass Sickness?
Scientists are getting closer to determining what toxins could be behind this deadly condition.
Owner Charged in Utah Horse Deaths
A Utah owner has been charged in the deaths of 10 horses found without access to water in July.

Dr. Larry Bramlage: America Must Give Up Furosemide
Dr. Larry Bramlage said he believes furosemide benefits racing horses, but shared why he thinks America will eliminate it’s race-day use.
Participants Sought for Ontario Horse Industry Survey
Equine Guelph and the University of Guelph are conducting a study on the awareness of current research among members of the horse industry in Ontario, Canada.

Biofilms and Mare Infertility
Find out what researchers have learned about treating endometritis caused by biofilms.

How Many Horses Makes a Hoarder?
One rescuer says hoarding has less to do with numerous animals than with abuse. So is it time to redefine a horse hoarder?



