Latest News – The Horse
Few Horse Evacuations due to Severe Weather in Midwest
The storms’ high winds forced some owners to remove horses from pastures due to downed fencing.
2014 World Equestrian Games Tickets Now On Sale
The public sale launch offers tickets starting at ?16 (about $21.60).
Congressional Hearing on Horse Racing Scheduled
A U.S. House subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on horse racing safety and integrity for Nov. 21.
Liability Releases: Not Worth the Paper They’re Written on? Think Again!
Many boarding stables and other equine businesses require customers and guests to sign liability release forms. But we’ve all heard that “liability releases aren’t worth the
UCB Course Providing Horse Care Experience
The module covers feeding, stable management, first aid, health care, exercise methods, and more.
New British Horse Industry Health and Safety Guide Published
The sixth edition of the Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry guide is available.
So, What IS Up With That Coat?
Part of the challenge of working for a health-focused horse publication is that when your cover story is about something not so attractive–say, colic, parasites,
Researchers Find in Horsemeat
Some horses in slaughterhouses Brazil and southwest China are infected with T. gondii.
Researchers Find Toxoplasma gondii in Horsemeat
Recent study results suggest that up to 15% of horses in Brazilian slaughterhouses and 30.5% of those in southwest China could be infected with Toxoplasma gondii.
Slow Go on Mid-Atlantic Drug Reform in Kentucky
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
High-Tech Horse Scanner is a First for Western Australia
Murdoch University’s new CT scanner is large enough to accommodate horses, as well as smaller animals.
Helping Kids Jump Into the Horse World
If your child is chomping at the bit to enter the horse world, here are some tips to help get them started.
Workshop Aims to Reduce Disease Impact on Working Equids
Delegates will try to find ways to reduce impact of diseases on working equids.
Blind Dressage Horse Valiant in Critical Condition
Blind dressage horse Valiant is in critical condition with endocarditis, his owner told The Horse.
Texas Compounder Draws Horse Racing Industry Scrutiny
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
A Valiant Fight
Today I heard a friend’s horse was very sick, battling endocarditis. He’s a very special horse, and I had begun writing about him earlier this
