Latest News – The Horse
As Summer Begins, Equine Heat Stress Looms
With summer upon us, it’s a good time to start thinking about protecting horses from inevitable heat stress conditions.
Poll Recap: Bath Time
Of the 1,198 respondents, 790 (66%) said they rinse their horse after every ride during the warm months.
UK Researchers and Students Present at AMCOP
The 66th Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists took place June 5-7 at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Drop in Owners, Registered Horses Focal Point of AHC Forum
Declines in the number of foals and registered horses have created challenges for the equine industry at large, though the situation has raised another major question: Where have all the owners gone?
Standing MRI in Horses
Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.
Showground Shock Wave
Strolling through the Kentucky Horse Park barns on schooling day before last week’s show, I heard a familiar, monotonous POW-POW-POW-POW-POW. It was the sound of
Additional Texas Horse Diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis
The newly confirmed case is in a horse residing in Nueces County, about 10 miles south of Mathis.
Hendra Virus Kills Horse on New South Wales’ North Coast
New South Wales, Australia, Department of Primary Industries veterinarians have confirmed hendra virus as the cause of death of one horse residing west of Murwillumbah on NSW’s north coast.
Show Jumping Great Sapphire Dies of Colic Complications
McLain Ward’s legendary show jumping mount Sapphire, who represented the United States on numerous occasions in international competition, has died. The Belgian Warmblood mare was 19.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Aims to Maximize Programs
Member organizations of the Unwanted Horse Coalition reviewed progress on several fronts June 23 and solicited input on how to maximize existing programs.
Take Steps to Protect Horses from WNV Now
Start thinking now about protecting yourself and your horse from West Nile virus (WNV), says a Kansas State University veterinarian.
Arabian Horse Foundation Funds Research Projects
The Arabian Horse Foundation has announced $11,500 in equine research funding for support of projects studying health conditions impacting Arabian horses.
Researchers Mature Equine Oocytes in Laboratory
French researchers have taken a step toward improving equine assisted reproduction by successfully maturing oocytes in a laboratory.
Tentative Agenda for Racehorse Welfare Summit Released
Lecture topics will include using data to keep racehorses safe, training and its relationship to bone development, an update on the National Uniform Medication Program, and more.
ASPCA Announces ‘Help a Horse Day’ Contest Winners
Five equine rescues received $10,000 each for their work to protect horses.
‘Minimalist’ Endurance Saddle’s Biomechanics Studied
Researchers found that the horse’s overall speed also increased by 5.6% in minimalist tack compared to traditional tack, meaning the time it took the pair to complete the race was reduced.
