Latest News – The Horse
Rachel Alexandra’s Foal Bonds with Nurse Mare
The foal is being raised by a “professional” nurse mare who has cared for foals at Stonestreet in the past.
TRF Launches Fifth ‘Haydrive’ Campaign
The fifth annual “Haydrive” campaign will help fund hay costs for the TRF’s 950 retired racehorses.
How Do I Properly Dispose of my Horse’s Syringes?
With a proper sharps disposal method in place, the risk of accidental needlesticks is reduced.
Progenitor Cells in Healthy and Laminitic Hooves (AAEP 2012)
Researchers recently evaluated adult progenitor cell characteristics from healthy and laminitic horse hooves.
Rachel Alexandra Shows Some Progress
Rachel Alexandra’s condition remains serious but has shown some signs of progress
Horses’ Inherent Response to Harsh, Soothing Tones Evaluated
Horses might not naturally understand the difference between our soft voice tones and our snippy ones.
Reality Check
If you’re like me, you love talking about, caring for, and pampering your senior horses. Yes, they may be old, but they’re still so full
Registration Open for 2013 FEI Sports Forum
One of this year’s featured discussion topics will be the international movement of horses.
Crundwell Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Embezzlement Case
Former Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell will serve nearly 20 years for embezzling $53 million.
Horsemeat Supply and Demand in Europe
As the European crisis unfolds and fraudulent horsemeat sales decrease, supply could exceed demand.
Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday.
NYRA Begins Search for Equine Medical Director
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.
5 Things You need to Know: Mare Fertility
Learn important facts about mare fertility from equine reproduction expert Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT, executive director of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of equine programs at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Texas Horse, Truck Thief Sought
The stolen mare has since been recovered; a truck and trailer taken at the same time remain missing.
Laminitis Update
Experts answered reader questions live about what’s new in laminitis research and treatments.
Sites for Horsey Singles: Match-Making Equestrian Style
Last weekend one of my favorite National Public Radio shows, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” did a funny bit about a singles’ site for cat
