Latest News – The Horse
2014 TAA Application Available Online
The 2014 application for organizations seeking accreditation from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) Foundation is now available online.
Ohio Horse Rescue Operator is Subject of Lawsuit
The owner of an Ohio horse rescue is accused of misappropriating almost $50,000 in funds, as well as of failing to register the charity with the state.
Oklahoma Woman Accused in Quarter Horse Theft
An Oklahoma woman is accused of selling a Quarter Horse that did not belong to her, and of illegally altering the ownership documents connected to another.
Abraham to Speak on Newborn Foals at Penn Vet Lecture
Michelle Abraham, BVMS, will discuss what to expect in a normal foal and how to recognize illness and diseases.
A Better Way to Treat Equine Eyes: Subpalpebral Lavage
Anyone who’s ever managed an equine eye issue knows how challenging it can be to administer treatment. Fortunately, there’s an easier way: the subpalpebral lavage system.
TheHorse.com Wins 2014 ESMA Award
The organizers of the 2014 Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs) announced Feb. 24 that TheHorse.com has received first place from the judges for “Best Use of Social Media in the Americas.”
New Mexico Approves Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules
The Albuquerque Journal has reported that New Mexico is the most recent state to have its racing commission approve uniform medication rules.
Readers Share Advice for Fighting Frozen Water Sources
How do you keep your horses’ water in liquid form during the winter? Readers share their tips for keeping horses’ water thawed during freezing temperatures.
Is There a Genetic Basis for Horses’ Personalities?
Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
Equine Surgeon, New Bolton Center Founder Raker Dies
Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center, died peacefully on Feb. 16. He was 93.
Foal Birth to be Broadcast Live on Penn Vet’s Website
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will broadcast live the birth of a foal conceived via intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Weed of the Month: Musk Thistle
Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.
Equine Herpesvirus Reviewed
As EHV gains worldwide significance, researchers are seeking a better understanding of the disease.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Allen Page
Page’s work at UK has mainly focused on Lawsonia intracellularis, a bacterium causing a disease primarily of young horses, weanlings, and yearlings.
Feral Ponies
Dr. Sue McDonald talks about the semi-feral pony herd and her current research at the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania.
When a Horse Colics: The Physical Examination
A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
