Latest News – The Horse

Deworming Part 6: Creating a Strategic Deworming Plan
Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service in Oregon City, Ore., shares how you and your veterinarian can create a customized deworm program for your horse.

Breeders’ Cup Participants to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Some of racing?s stars are pledging a percentage of their Breeders’ Cup earnings to Thoroughbred aftercare.

Feeding the Sick Horse
Dr. Ginger Rich of Rich Equine Nutritional Consulting in Eads, Tenn., discusses feeding practices for horses with ulcers, respiratory disease, laminitis, and more.

French Veterinarians Preparing for 2014 WEG
Find out how veterinarians are preparing with less than a year to go before the 2014 World Equestrian Games.
SAU Awards Scholarship Named for Stolen, Slain Quarter Horse
The scholarship named for Credit Card, a Quarter Horse stolen and killed, was awarded for the first time.
Incompatible Horses: Bickering Minis
Do your have any recommendations on how to handle two incompatible Miniature Horses?

Racehorse Paynter to Stand at WinStar
Paynter recovered from a life-threatening illness a year ago before successfully returning to the racetrack.
Caring for Cutting Horses … Er, Ponies
In 2012 editor-in-chief Stephanie Church started an editorial tradition: Once a year our four-strong team of dressage/eventing/hunter/jumper riders takes a horsey field trip to try

Maintaining Horse Health Records: Keep Notes on Everything!
Records can reveal health patterns, provide clues for health concerns, and keep wellness programs on track.
Suspect Sought in N.D. Horse Dragging
Authorities hope the public can help find whoever is responsible for the dragging death of a Shetland Pony.

Planting Native Plants in the Fall
Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants on your horse property.
Watch for Summer Sores in Horses
Persistent summer sores are extremely bothersome, slow to heal, and can prevent horses from training.

AAEP On Call Vets to Support 2013 Breeders’ Cup Races
AAEP On Call veterinarians will provide horse health information during the Breeders’ Cup races.

What are Third Trochanter Fractures in Horses?
Researchers say third trochanter fractures probably aren’t career ending and generally heal without surgery.

Equine Vaccine Tips and Strategies
One of the most important things you can do to maintain health is have your animal vaccinated.
One Spooky Trail to Ride!
Profile Rock, at Freetown-Fall River State Forest Photo: Wikimedia Commons For my thrill-seeking trail riders, here’s a spooky, haunted forest to add to your horse-adventure