Latest News – The Horse
Examining the Trot to Canter Transition Step by Step
Researchers found that the moment when horses switch between the trot and the canter results in a brief loss of stability and coordination, which appears to happen just after a change in the angle of the horses’ joints.
Indiana Police Probe Horse Hair Thefts
Indiana law enforcement authorities are investigating a trio of incidents involving hair being cut from horses’ manes and tails.
Wong Joins TVMDL Drug Testing Laboratory
Before joining TVMDL, Dr. Colton Wong worked in the Hong Kong Jockey Club racing laboratory.
Endocrine Disease and Laminitis in Broodmares
During pregnancy, a broodmare’s body and hormones go through many changes. And the endocrine changes associated with pregnancy might actually increase the mare’s risk of developing laminitis.
California Passes National Racehorse Medication Reforms
California is the 10th state to formally agree to adoption of the national controlled medication schedule and the first state outside of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
Barrett named Professor of Equine Surgery
Jennifer Barrett, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, was recently named Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Utah Man Accuses AQHA of Anti-Trust Violations
A Utah Quarter Horse trainer and riding instructor has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Quarter Horse Association alleging the breed association violated federal anti-trust laws by preventing him from earning a living.
An Epidemiological Approach to Studying Laminitis
One researcher believes studying diseases, like laminitis, in a real-world setting has both strengths and limitations.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Laurel Mastro
Mastro’s research focused primarily on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
Practical Ways to Help Working Equids
Dr. Bob Mealey of Washington State University describes how you can help working donkeys and horses.
How to Tell if Your Horse is Overweight
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about obesity in horses, different problems that can be caused by obesity, and how to tell if your horse is overweight.
Where in the World Wide Web do You Find a Trail?
What internet resources do you use to find trails?
Lessons in Agriculture from the Land Down Under
A group of agriculture and natural resources professionals traveled to Australia to observe the country’s agricultural practices, including several relevant to the horse industry.
Caring for Horses Through Life and Death
Considering end-of-life decisions for your horse ahead of time will help minimize the unpleasantness inherent in these events and serve to provide optimal care for your horse.
CHRB Sudden Horse Death Report Released
The detailed report concluded that the cluster of sudden deaths from famed trainer Bob Baffert’s barn did not have any similarities to each other and had no single, identifiable cause.
Connecticut Non-Veterinarian Tooth Floater Faces Charges
A Connecticut woman is facing charges for allegedly practicing veterinary medicine without a license.
