Latest News – The Horse

Eye Injuries in Horses: Something to Look Out For
Equine eye injuries require prompt evaluation in order to start appropriate therapies.
USEA Forms New Horse Health Education Partnership
USEA announces educational partnership with Virginia Tech, Michigan State, ISELP, and Capitol Productions TV.

Controlling Cribbing in Horses
How can I work with a cribber so he can stop wearing his cribbing collar?
Unattended Children at Boarding Stables
At Equine Legal Solutions, our boarding stable clients often ask about parents dropping off their children and leaving them for hours at a time. As
How Working at The Horse has Changed My Own Horse Care
Last week I passed my two-year anniversary with The Horse. I have to tell you, time has flown. It seems like just yesterday Editor-in-Chief Stephanie
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Diagnostic Options for EPM
Veterinarians discussed a variety of topics relating to EPM diagnosis and prevention.
Reef to Speak on Ultrasound Examination of Fetal Well-Being
Reef will explain why ultrasound is critical to assessing foal viability during a high-risk pregnancy.

Hendra Virus Survey Highlights Horse Owner Behavior
While most see hendra virus as a risk, many are not taking precautions to protect themselves or their horses.
Arizona Police Probe Horse Shooting
Authorities are investigating the shooting of a mare found wandering in the desert earlier this month.

Stem Cells to Treat Chronic Laminitis: The Sooner the Better
Researchers are studying whether stem cell therapy could help stabilize chronic laminitis cases.
USEA Launches Equine Research Initiative
The USEA will make a $1.00 dollar per starter assessment to fund research that benefits sport horses.

Florida Mane Thief Sought
Authorities are seeking those responsible for cutting the mane of a horse grazing in a Punta Gorda pasture.

Poll Recap: Winter Fitness
Readers use a combination of methods to keep their horses moving and fit during the winter.
Time to Celebrate!
As you might know from previous blogs I’m absolutely dreading the day Dorado, now nearly 18, retires. We’ve been through so much together already, and
Furosemide-Free BC Juveniles Show Few EIPH Cases
Furosemide-free juveniles at the Breeders’ Cup had fewer, less severe instances of EIPH than other juveniles.

Steaming’s Effect on Horse Hay Studied
Researchers found that steaming appears to increase horses’ consumption of good-quality hay.



