Latest News – The Horse
NTRA Shows Support for Racing Industry Reforms
The NTRA is submitting a letter outlining significant progress in the national reform effort to enhance the safety and integrity of horse racing.
Challenges to Adopting Equids from Developing Countries
Dr. Bob Mealey of Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine describes the roadblocks to adopting working equids from developing countries.
Treatment Options for Equine Diarrhea
Dr. Joanna Robson of Inspiritus Equine in Napa, Calif., discusses some of the options for treating equine diarrhea, including using probiotics for balancing digestive microflora, deworming, and reducing stress.
You Can’t Spell Laminitis Treatment without Team
If you didn’t already notice by the slew of laminitis-related stories surfacing on TheHorse.com’s news feed, I recently returned from the biennial International Laminitis Conference.
Rodeo Team Makes its Debut at UK
There’s a new team on the roster for the University of Kentucky, one with barrels, bulls, roping, wrestling, and a whole lot of enthusiasm by a group of students who have worked hard to put their dreams into reality.
TRF Settles Lawsuit with New York
The suit was filed in May 2012 with the case based on affidavits from a whistleblower and a veterinarian, who alleged a pattern of abuse spread across satellite farms from New York to Kentucky to Oklahoma.
Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Horse Death
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with animal cruelty after her elderly mare died of alleged starvation earlier this week.
Small Strongyles might be Developing Ivermectin Resistance
Because no new drugs against small strongyles are currently being developed, an effective parasite control program should aim to prevent further resistance.
The Top 10 Goofy Places I’ve Found Bits of Hay
I have hay in my shoes just about every day. Photo: Michelle N. Anderson Sometimes it feels like hay bits follow me around wherever I
Reparixin: The Future of Laminitis Treatment?
Brazilian researchers studied the drug reparixin’s effects on horses with experimentally induced laminitis.
Fescue Sample Handling, Storage can Affect Analysis Results
Much of Kentucky’s pastures contain fescue, and while those pastures can appear lush and beautiful, they can also be dangerous for the animals that graze them.
Poll Recap: Winter Hay Stores
Of the 748 voters, 257 (34%) said they order and store more than 6 tons of hay for the winter.
More than 60 Horses Seized in Washington State
More than 60 horses allegedly owned by a woman already facing multiple animal cruelty charges are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from a Spokane County, Wash., farm last week.
Speakers Selected for Congressional Horse Racing Hearing
A diverse group of speakers will gather to discuss integrity and safety in horse racing at a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing scheduled for Nov. 21.
Vox Populi Finalists Announced, Voting Begins
Nominees include 2012 award winner Paynter, Mucho Macho Man, Wise Dan, Groupie Doll, Princess of Sylmar, and Game On Dude.
.Horse Domain Registry Service Offered
Beginning Nov. 19 people will be able to reserve domain names ending in .horse.
