Latest News – The Horse
How to Maintain Your Trailer
Tips on keeping your horse trailer ready to roll with Peter Matheson of Performance Trailer Service.
2014 Muddiest Horse Contest: Editors’ Picks
We asked our fans to submit photos of their muddiest horses in a recent photo contest. Here are a few of our favorite entries, in no particular order.
Why Aren’t There More Icabad Cranes?
Imagine being at a horse show and hearing over the loudspeaker: “And next in the ring is Mine That Bird!” Don’t tell me that wouldn’t
The Perfect Fit
Finding the right saddle for your horse is a mix of high-tech and hands-on approaches.
Treating Suspensory Injuries with Fetlock Support Shoes
Veterinarians determined that a modern version the so-called fetlock support shoe could be helpful in treating suspensory desmopathy in horses.
Cruelty Charges against Arkansas Horse Trader Dropped
Cruelty charges against an Arkansas horse trader accused of maltreating more than 100 animals have been dropped due to “a number of flaws with the case,” authorities say.
UF to Dedicate New Equine Sports Performance Complex
The new venue is designed to allow UF veterinarians to better evaluate performance horses while they work under saddle.
KHRC Collecting Corticosteroid Information
The KHRC has asked track veterinarians to participate in a study that will document how fast specific corticosteroids are eliminated from a horse’s system.
Pre- and Post-Exercise Care for Seniors
Centuries ago, Sir Isaac Newton said that a body in motion tends to stay in motion, while a body at rest tends to stay at
Examining Eye Issues in Silver Dapple Horses
Researchers found that ultrasound is a practical, fast, and easy-to-use tool for investigating MCOA disorders in silver dapple horses.
Filly Ria Antonia Confirmed for Preakness
The filly Ria Antonia will compete in the May 17 Preakness Stakes and be ridden by Calvin Borel, the Maryland Jockey Club confirmed.
Time to Vaccinate Horses against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Massachusetts officials are reminding horse owners that annual vaccinations should be administered during this time of year to ensure animals are protected prior to the peak arboviral season.
Poll Recap: Hoof Care Costs
Of the 1,142 respondents, 824 (72%) said they spend $100 or less per horse when the farrier or trimmer visits.
Compounded Drug Eyed in Thoroughbred Deaths
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether a compounded medication might have played a role in the deaths of two Thoroughbred horses and sickening several others, an agency representative said.
Study: Owners Might be Missing Equine Welfare Issues
French behavior researchers recently observed that many people are missing signs of poor welfare in their horses or, worse, they might even think those signs are normal.
Antsy About Urinating
My horse is a 6-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced until he was 3 years old. Whenever he has to pee, he gets very nervous and dances around. Is there any reason why this happens, and could it be linked to his time on the track?
