Latest News – The Horse
Walking Horse Owners Sue Blount County Humane Group
The complaint alleges that horses seized during an animal cruelty investigation were returned months later in a condition that precluded the animals’ participation in competitions where cash prizes were awarded.
Ky. Derby, Oaks Out-of-Competition Tests Come Back Clean
All of the Oaks and Derby entrants, as well as a random cross-section of horses nominated to run in stakes May 2-3, were tested under Kentucky statutes that govern pari-mutuel horse racing.
How to Keep Horses Fresh when Traveling Internationally
What kept Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom performing at his best as he traveled the world? His trainer Graham Motion explains.
Saddle Sore Spots
Saddle and girth sores are common in horses that are ridden hard, or ridden with poorly fitting tack, or ridden with tack that moves around too much or puts pressure on certain areas.
Infographic: Feeding Your Horse
Are you confused about equine nutrition? Learn how to feed your horse in our step-by-step visual guide.
Does Breeding Impact Stallions’ Performance Under Saddle?
From breeding shed to show ring? Why not? Researchers recently confirmed that collecting semen from riding stallions does not have a negative effect on performance.
AAEP On Call Vet to Support Oaks, Derby Telecasts
Equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will be on hand to provide timely health reports to the media regarding the athletes in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby races.
Walking Horse Groups Hire Law Firm
The groups hired a law firm to request an investigation into USDA Veterinary Medical Officers on grounds that those officers allegedly apply the Horse Protection Act rules inconsistently.
Bad Foot Knocks Hoppertunity from Kentucky Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert believes Hoppertunity has a bruised foot but he wants to make 100% sure that is the only issue.
EHV-1 Confirmed at Manitoba, Canada, Racetrack
The affected horse was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs. At this time, only one horse has shown signs of the virus and no other horses have been affected.
Age-Related Susceptibility to Rhodococcus equi
Marcarena Sanz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center shares information about R. equi, a serious pneumonia-causing respiratory disease in foals up to 6 months old.
Researchers Study SDF Tendonitis in Cutting Horses
Researchers found that 82% of cutting horses that recovered from SDF tendonitis returned to their previous level of work.
Kansas Horse Euthanized after Contracting EHV-1
This horse had previously been to a large barrel racing event in Lincoln, Neb., on April 10-13; in the days following that event, a Wisconsin horse was also confirmed positive for EHV-1 and euthanized.
Rabies Found in Parker Co., Texas, Horse
Officials said the horse recently attended a team roping event, and are urging anyone who could have come in contact with him to see a physician.
Tornadoes Foster Summer Storm Tips
Recent storms have reminded horse owners of the importance of disaster preparedness.
Endurance Horse Welfare Initiatives Introduced
The Federation Equestre Internationale introduced bold steps designed to improve improve endurance equine welfare.
