Latest News – The Horse
TOC Commits to Uniform Racehorse Medication Program
TOC has committed to implement the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program beginning in January 2014.
Update on Equine Australian Bat Lyssavirus Case
Officials visited the affected horse’s home property and reported no animals were showing signs of illness.
Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
How To: Condition Your Horse for Summer Riding
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University shares how to get your horse into riding shape after a winter’s rest.
Research Shows Responses to Flexion Tests can be Measured
Recent research shows that a sensor-based system can effectively measure a horse?s response to flexion tests.
New Vocations Seeking Summer Intern
The internship allows college students to gain hands-on experience in the Thoroughbred aftercare industry.
Georgia Horses Removed from Flood Zone
The horses were brought to higher ground last weekend after water from heavy rains threatened their stable.
Study: Pasturing Stallions Together is Possible
Long-term study results show that under certain conditions, stallions can successfully be pastured together.
AAEP Foundation Aids Horses Affected by Severe Weather
The AAEP offers help through its Equine Disaster Relief Fund.
Probe of Horse Death at Mountaineer Racetrack Continues
Officials said May 21 they are still investigating the death of a horse at the Mountaineer receiving barn.
Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
Authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat.
Enhanced Security Measures for Belmont Stakes Horses
Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses.
Understanding Mare and Foal Behavior (AAEP 2012)
A behaviorist describes mare and foal behavior and how to avoid perpetuating undesirable orphan foal behavior.
Eventing Gold Medalist King Artus Dies at Competition
The 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding collapsed at the end of a cross-country course May 18 in Germany.
Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms.
Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada
Two Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
