Latest News – The Horse
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.
Thomason Elected AHC Trustee
Thomason is the president and chief executive officer of Keeneland Association in Lexington, Ky.
Researchers Evaluate Hoof Wall Tubule Density, Morphology
Could something as simple as hoof wall tubule density provide veterinarians with clues as to a laminitic horse’s prognosis? Not yet, but researchers are taking the first steps determine if it could be a possibility in the future.
Why Does My Horse Do That?
Does your horse ever do silly, odd, or downright dangerous things? Now is your chance to find out if he’s normal. During this hour-long event, you’ll learn about equine behavior and get your questions answered by a leading behaviorist.
When In Doubt, Call your Insurance Company
The day after I purchased my first post-college, adult-life horse, Helios, I called my chosen equine insurance company and created a policy for him. I
Trailer Unloading Problems
Why does my horse bolt out of the back of the trailer as soon as we start to open the back gate?
Equine Genetic Disorders Reviewed
What do sex-reversal syndrome, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, and autosomal trisomy have in common? They’re all equine genetic diseases. But these conditions have distinct differences that help practitioners evaluate and diagnose suspect cases.
