Latest News – The Horse
Judge Rules against N.M. Horse Processing Plant
A judge granted an injunction preventing Valley Meat Co. from opening its long-sought horse processing plant.
Register Now for UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course
Registration for the showcase and breeders’ short course closes Feb. 1.
TheHorse.com Named Finalist in 2014 ESMAs
Vote for TheHorse.com in categories 6 and 21! Voting closes at 4 p.m. (GMT) on Feb. 7, 2014.
Colic: Something We Could Do Without
I don’t hate many things in this world, but one thing I truly do hate is colic. In a relatively short time span, it’s claimed
Omnibus Bill Passes, Nixes Horse Processing
Congress has passed a bill that eliminates funding to carry out horsemeat inspections at domestic plants.
FEI, Show Jumping Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The ISJC is second of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a memorandum of understanding with the FEI.
Keeping the Big Guys Healthy
Caring for draft horses involves both physiological and logistical challenges.
EHV Scare at Pennsylvania Racetrack
A barn was quarantined due to a suspected EHV case, but quickly released when the horse tested negative.
Blood Testing Healthy Horses
Should routine blood tests be used to assess a horse’s health as part of a prepurchase exam?
Does Silver Dressing Improve Equine Leg Wound Healing?
Wounds treated with the SPF dressing had significantly decreased wound areas and granulation tissue scores.
Maryland Farriery Seminar Scheduled for March 22
The University of Maryland will host an introduction to farriery seminar on March 22.
Schaer to Describe Collaborations between Vets, Physicians
He will discuss the collaboration between vets and physicians as they strive to improve patient care.
Researchers Identify EOTRH Risk Factors
EOTRH is a painful, recently identified condition that primarily affects horses’ incisors and canine teeth.
California Group sues TWHBEA
The group says TWHBEA is violating law by making them to travel to remove a board of directors member.
Lil Ruf Peppy Becomes a Three Million Dollar Sire
Lil Ruf Peppy is the National Reining Horse Association’s ninth Three Million Dollar Sire.
Digestion in the Horse
Understanding the horse’s digestion process can help you better manage factors that could cause colic.
