Latest News – The Horse
Post-Vaccination Riding
Last Wednesday was a particularly spectacular spring day. After some recent April showers, the sun was shining, the grass looked a few shades greener, and

Tips for Keeping Event Horses Sound
How do you keep a three-day event horse sound? Four-star eventer Buck Davidson shares his tips.
Conference on Climate Change and Horses Scheduled
Lecture topics will include equine infectious diseases and climate change, pasture management, and water conservation, among others.
USEF Issues Drugs and Medications Program Advisory
On April 22, the USEF issued an advisory in reference to recent changes to their equine drugs and medications rules.

Stewart to Discuss Equine Tendon Injuries during Lecture
Holly Stewart, VMD, will describe the biology of tendon injuries, current therapy options, and the current development of more effective treatment and rehabilitation practices.

Surgically Treating ‘Kissing Spines’ in the Standing Horse
Researchers found that the standing procedure yielded similar results to surgery done under general anesthesia; reduced the animal’s risk for injury and complications; and reduced owner costs, surgery duration, and hospitalization length.
Rehabilitating Senior Horses from Injuries
Let’s face it: Horses, as a species, are about as accident- prone as they come. It’s no secret that we could lock them in a

Poll Recap: Fly Control Methods
Of the 487 respondents, 150 (31%) said fly sprays designed for use on horses are their favorite fly control method.
Florida Veterinarian Charged with Cruelty
A veterinarian has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with the ongoing investigation of a sanctuary in Manatee County, Fla.
More than a Dozen Horses Seized in New York
A herd of 16 allegedly malnourished horses and one Miniature Horse were removed from a Sodus, N.Y., last week.

Could ICSI Donor Mares Serve as their Own Embryo Recipients?
This technique, which a team of scientists recently found to be successful, could make ICSI more affordable by only necessitating one mare as opposed to two for each procedure.
I Have Too Many Horses
Recently I stood in line at the grocery store behind a mom with three kids, ages ranging from toddler to 6 years old. While the
What to do if a Horse’s Microchip Company is out of Business
I had my horses implanted with a microchip years ago. Recently, I attempted to change my contact information only to find out the website no longer existed. I obviously need to register my horses at a new site. What are my options?
Florida Pair Charged with Animal Cruelty
A Florida couple is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the February seizure of 17 horses in their care.

Trailering Your Horse with Safety in Mind
When it comes to trailering, make every trip a positive experience by planning it out ahead of time to ensure that your horse arrives safe.

Deadline for USA Equestrian Trust Grants is May 5
In 2013, the trust awarded nearly $265,000 to equine nonprofit organizations to help fund more than a dozen projects.