Latest News – The Horse
USTA Creates Medication Advisory Committee
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.
The Long and the Short of Horse Manes
This cute pony best take his lovely locks and run if he sees me coming. Photo: Photos.com Here’s some advice: If you see me coming
Researchers Study Sesamoid Bone Shape Differences
Researchers found that none of the evaluated bones showed significant shape changes after training and racing.
Intra-Articular Therapy: What Do I Need to Know?
Learn about equine intra-articular joint-injections for arthritis from a leading researcher and practitioner.
Large Animal Rescue Training in Australia
Dr. Christine Smith, past president of Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), introduced the subject of large animal rescue training in Australia at the 5th International Large
Botulism: Your Unanswered Questions
Learn how to protect your horses from this invisible, scentless killer.
How to Remove a Loose Shoe
What do you do when your horse’s shoe is loose, but the farrier is hours or days away? Becky Cothran, owner of Bex HorseShoeing, demonstrates how to remove a horse shoe quickly and safely using just a claw hammer and a rasp.
Acorns Could be to Blame for French Horses’ Deaths
At least 10 horses died after consuming acorns, according to a treating veterinarian.
FEI Endurance Group Calls for Immediate, Sustainable Action
The group called for immediate, sustainable action to safeguard horses’ welfare.
A True Gelding?
Many true geldings retain stallion-like behaviors.
Warning: The Dangers of Drinking and Riding
Is Whisky to blame for turning people into “one-armed paper hangers”? Whisky, the horse, I mean. Back in the spring of 2008, a paint horse
Laminitis Prevalence and Risk Factors in Great Britain
Researchers identified a number of novel laminitis risk factors, including management-level factors.
Report from the Fifth International Conference on Large Animal Rescue
This week I will be posting several updates from the Fifth International Conference on Large Animal Rescue held this week in Adelaide, South Australia, at
Clipping Your Horse’s Coat
One way to cope with a winter coat is to clip it off. But with clipping comes certain responsibilities.
Operation Gelding Helps 62 Horses in Four States
The Operation Gelding Program castrated 62 horses at five clinics in four states during October.
Para-Reining to Debut at AQHA World Championship Show
A new discipline will be on display at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show: para-reining.
