Latest News – The Horse
Time to Ride
What do you think when you hear that 80 million baby boomers reach the age of 65 every day? Wow. That’s quite a number. But
Nutritional Management of Insulin Resistance in Horses
Diet plays a very important role in managing insulin-resistant horses. Learn how you can use nutritional planning to manage this condition.
Sunday’s Top Tweets from the 2013 AAEP Convention
View some of the top tweets from Sunday at the 2013 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
Prevention and Management of EMS in Horses
Taking preventative measures though diet and exercise are the best defenses against EMS development.
New and Old Friends
Every year the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) puts on a great educational convention in December. The education the attendees receive is by far the best
Manual Lymph Drainage to aid in Laminitis Treatment?
One researcher believes manual lymph drainage might help speed recovery in affected horses.
20 New Facilities Accredited by TAA
There are now 23 accredited facilities eligible to receive financial grants from the organization for the ongoing care of retired Thoroughbreds
British Racing Promotes Equine Welfare with New Campaign
“The Horse Comes First” is an promoting the welfare of horses throughout and after their careers in racing.
In Anticipation of AAEP
My grandmother always thought there was something wrong with the pre-teen me as I raced around the house with hands held in front like I
Researchers Go In Search of the Perfect Passage
Are top dressage horses routinely performing the “perfect passage” as defined by the FEI?
TCA to Honor Oxleys, RRTP at Season Auction
The Oxleys will receive the TCA Leadership Award and the TCA Industry Service Award will be presented to the RRTP.
Grand Jury Indicts Horse Trainer Wheelon, Three Others
Wheelon is free on bond after a jury indicted him on animal cruelty counts for allegedly soring horses.
Equine Eye Diseases
Dr. Amber Labelle discusses common equine eye diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
EHV-1 Quarantined Barn at Parx Racing Cleared
Officials drew blood from horses in a third quarantined barn Dec. 5, with test results expected Dec. 10.
French Equestrians Protest Tax Law Change
The change could threaten 80,000 horses’ lives and put more than 6,000 horse industry employees out of work.
Equine Guelph to Offer Online Course on the Equine Industry
The course will provide students with the opportunity to re-examine their knowledge regarding equine welfare.
