Latest News – The Horse
Scientists Hope Retuertas Horses will Return to the Wild
Scientists’ goals are to boost population numbers and to see the Retuertas living as wild horses, without human intervention or management.
MU Receives $2.5 Million for Vet Medicine Scholarships
The gift will create an endowment to support scholarships for veterinary students and will encourage volunteer work among its recipients.
What Does a 2- or 3-Year-Old Horse Need to Know?
Winter weather, ugh. The rain, snow, and ice have definitely slowed down work with my horses, including the soon-to-be-3-year-old filly I accidentally bought last fall.
Injection Objection: Adverse Vaccine Reactions
Having a plan in case of an adverse reaction can help your horse stay comfortable following vaccination.
Thoroughbred Dies in Indianapolis Barn Blaze
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred is dead after fire swept through the Indianapolis, Ind., barn in which it was residing.
Poll Recap: Mind Your Manners
Of the 896 voters, 641 (72%) said their horses are well-behaved, always stand still, lift their feet when asked, and do not lean or kick.
Individual 2014 WEG Tickets Now On Sale
The majority of the newly released tickets are for single sessions the FEI Olympic disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing.
Spring Checkups for Seniors
Believe it or not, spring really is approaching. It’s admittedly hard to believe in many parts of the country right nowÑincluding here in Lexington, where
GI Complications Associated with Elective General Anesthesia
Researchers found that GI dysfunction occurred after 36 of the 416 procedures (about 8.7% of cases).
Former Horse Rescue Operator Wants Jury Trial
The former operator of a horse rescue being investigated by the Ohio Attorney General’s office for mismanagement is seeking a jury trial in connection with criminal charges brought against her by a Miami County humane organization.
Abnormal Regurgitation
What might cause my mare to regurgitate her grain?
Leachman Appeals Animal Cruelty Conviction to Montana Court
A Montana rancher found guilty of maltreating a herd of horses residing on his property has appealed his conviction to that state’s Supreme Court.
Blood Protein to Diagnose Surgical vs. Nonsurgical Colic
Danish researchers recently evaluated whether practitioners could use certain blood protein levels to distinguish surgical from nonsurgical colic cases.
NYRA Committee Eyes House Rule on Medication ‘Stacking’
A New York Racing Association (NYRA) committee could recommend to the full board of directors adoption of a house rule to combat “stacking,” which is simultaneous use of legal therapeutic medications.
Kentucky Horse Shooter Sought
Mason County, Ky., law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a 24-year-old horse while it grazed in its pasture.
Saddle Fit Can be a Problem for Racehorses
But what effects could small, light racing saddles have on horses that are traveling considerably faster than the average reiner or jumper? Turns out these tiny pieces of tack can cause substantial pressure on horses’ backs.
