Latest News – The Horse

Montana Confirms Equine WNV Cases
Animal health officials are reminding equid owners statewide to watch for West Nile virus (WNV).

Poll Recap: Critical Hoof Emergencies
Of the 371 voters, 255 (69%) indicated they have managed a serious hoof-related issue.

Improving Horse Welfare at Stock-Breed Shows
Researchers sought better understanding of the welfare concerns relating to stock-type show horses.

Whip Use in Elite, Non-Elite Show Jumpers
Researchers take a look at whip use by jumper riders and how it relates to performance outcomes.
PATH Intl. Launches Online Auction
The auction includes items that can be used during the organization’s 2013 conference in Orlando, Fla.

Lameness Head to Foot, Part 1: Lower Limbs
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of lower-limb problems in the first of this two-part series.
Zoetis Accepting Proposals for 2013 Horse Call Grant Program
The company is offering up to $50,000 in grant funding for equine economic research.
Paralympian Lauren Barwick Schedules Appearances
Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick will host ?A Day with Lauren Barwick? at Lake Erie College.
Two Upcoming Horses and Hope Events Planned
“Horses and Hope” works to promote awareness of and raise funds for detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Las Vegas-based Horses4Heroes Holds 9/11 Remembrance Weekend
The fourth annual event event takes place Sept. 6-9.

Deworming Part 4: Products
Dr. Steve Sundholm presents the different types of dewormers available for horses and how they work.

Pleasant vs. Stern Human Voice’s Effect on Horses
It seems like horses respond to changes in human voice tone, but is it a coincidence? Researchers found out.

Rehabilitating the Laminitic Foot
Dr. Scott Morrison of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital shares solutions for supporting laminitic horse hooves.
Paralympian Lauren Barwick Schedules Appearances
Canadian Paralympian and 4-Star Parelli instructor Lauren Barwick will host “A Day with Lauren Barwick” at Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio, on Sat., Sept. 14, 2013.
TheHorse.com Adds Trail Riding Blog
The blog is geared toward recreational riders and will focus on land use, safety, and trail horse health.
Thoroughbred Showcase Features Retired Racers
Washington’s Thoroughbred Showcase, featuring 30+ former racehorses, will be held Aug. 31 at Emerald Downs.



