Latest News – The Horse
New York Riders Continue TRF Donations
The jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in 2013.
Kentucky 2013 Farm Cash Receipts could Approach $6 Billion
The cash receipts were boosted by strong equine, poultry, and cattle markets, according to economists.
Your Barn’s First-Aid Kit
A barn’s first-aid kit, with all the essentials in one place, is a great idea for any horse owner.
Feeding Broodmares During Lactation
Broodmares require proper nutrition while lactating to aid in milk production and body condition maintenance.
Laminitic Horse Takes First Steps in 3-D-Printed Shoes
The team of 3-D printing experts from Australia’s CSIRO worked with podiatrists to produce “horse-thotics.”
NSW Supreme Court Grants Injunction to Racing Veterinarians
The vets sought a delay in the start of a plan to license veterinarians treating racehorses in training.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Neonatal Medicine Concerns
Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.
Joint Injections
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones shares information about joint injections in horses and what kind of horses or problems might benefit from joint injections.
Protecting Vet Students from Horse-Related Injuries
At the 2013 International Large Animal Rescue Conference (ILARC) in Australia, Dr. Chris Riley of Massey University in New Zealand predicated his presentation with photos of injuries sustained
Managing Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Racehorses
One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.
Overcome Rider Fear Part 1: Identifying the Source of Fear
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel, LMFT, who operate DreamPower Horsemanship in Gilroy, Calif., show you how to identify the source of your fears.
2009 Belmont Stakes Winner Summer Bird Dies
The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Mucho Macho Man Wins Vox Populi Award
The 5-year-old winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic will receive the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Water Bucket Blues
Why do horses tip water buckets, defecate in waterers, and/or dip hay in their water?
New York Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Charged
The driver is facing a single animal cruelty count for allegedly working an injured animal.
Taking Vital Signs
Every horse owner or caretaker should know how to take a horse’s temperature, pulse, and respiration.
