Latest News – The Horse
New Vocations Receives TCA, Blue Horse Charities Grants
The grants will aid New Vocations’ efforts to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired Thoroughbreds.
BLM’s Wild Horse Program Solicits Ideas, Input at Workshop
The workshop participants will brainstorm strategies for increasing animal comfort at one adoption facility.
Reflective Riding Equipment’s Effect on Road Safety
Reflective equipment use doesn’t appear to affect the occurrence or absence of near misses with traffic.
Injectable Field Anesthesia
Did you know the rate of death for horses under general anesthesia is 100 times greater than humans? Horse size and history makes a difference. Learn that and more about field anesthesia from specialist Dr. Nora Matthews of Texas A & M.
Equestrian NSW Announces Equine Hendra Vaccination Policy
The policy requires horses attending “hendra vaccinated events” to be fully vaccinated against the virus.
Dr. Steven Allday Joins Board of Old Friends
The board of directors of Old Friends announced July 30 Allday’s election to the organization’s board.
Horse Sport Psychology 101
Michael Jung was the clear favorite going into the 2012 London Olympics. The German eventer was riding a hot streak after claiming gold at the
Poll Recap: Mini Matters
Of the 705 respondents, 49% (374 voters) said they own or have owned a Miniature Horse.
More Than 20 California Horses Seized
More than 20 horses are under rehabilitative care after being seized from their owner in late July.
Researchers Study Abnormal Behavior Prevalence in Racehorses
Researchers found that 11.03% of the racehorses evaluated performed some stereotypy or abnormal behavior.
ISES 2013: Rider Perception of Rein Tension Study
Dr. Hayley Randle, a researcher with the equitation science department at Duchy College in Cornwall, U.K., shares the results of her study investigating rider perception of rein tension.
Signs of Dental Discomfort
Can a rider or owner tell if a horse is having dental issues?
USEF Approves Equine Welfare-Related Rule Changes
New rules regarding prohibited practices and reporting cases of equine collapse were approved.
Idaho Horses Test Positive for WNV
Two unvaccinated horses residing in western Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
The Fruits of Adoption
Like other reputable equine rescues around the country, the KyEHC takes in horses and then adopts them out to new homes.
New Bolton Center Receives TCA Grant
TCA has granted $7,175 to Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center to support scholarship and hospital needs.
