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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.

Researchers Digging Deeper into African Horse Sickness
As the threat of African horse sickness in parts of Europe grows, scientists are turning to a genetic level of understanding and fighting the disease.
2014 AHC Issues Forum Scheduled for June 24
The AHC says that the issues forum will seek to answer questions related to the dramatic drop in the number of horses registered by every breed registry over the past five years.

Key Owners, Trainers to Publicize Racehorses’ Vet Records
Such records will cover the 14-day period preceding and including the day of each race and will be available on the day of the race at least two hours prior to post time. The pledges take effect immediately.

Applying Insect Repellents
Whether a horse is troublesome or trouble-free about fly spray, here are some basic do’s and don’ts to follow.

Changing Hay Sources for Horses
Hay’s energy and nutrient content can vary drastically depending on a number of factors, so change forage sources over a two to three week period to help prevent gastrointestinal upset.
Australia’s Rules Banning AI in Thoroughbreds Upheld
The Full Federal Court of Australia has unanimously dismissed a challenge to that country’s ban on artificial insemination (AI) in Thoroughbreds.