Latest News – The Horse

W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
This Bud’s for You
It’s a widely known fact that I can fit horses into any trip, vacation, or adventure I go on. And last weekend was no exception.

AAEP Convention Heads to Southern California in 2012
The AAEP will return to the West Coast in 2012 for its 58th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif.
Proposed Legislation would Stiffen Horse Soring Penalties
The legislation would stiffen penalties for soring horses by amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970.

Study: Trainers Consistently Evaluate Ridden Horse Behavior
Trainers were more consistent in scoring ridden horse behaviors than were equitation scientists in one study.
New AQHA Equipment Rules to Ensure Horse Welfare
The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission recommended the rules to ensure horse welfare at competitions.
More Crundwell Horses to be Sold
More than 300 horses seized by federal law enforcement authorities will be sold at auction Sept. 23 and 24.
Valberg to be Inducted into Equine Research Hall of Fame
Valberg will be the first woman inducted into the Equine Research Hall of Fame.
Forum for Working Equids Launched at BEVA Congress
The forum will help share information between those involved with the health and welfare of working equids.

Laminitis Research Project Inclusion Criteria Expanded
The coordinators of the ongoing laminitis research project have expanded the inclusion criteria.
2012 BEVA President Takes the Reins
Keith Chandler, BVMS, CertEP, MRCVS, will take over the president role at the end of the 2012 Congress.
N.J. Horse Owners Urge Passage of Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill
Several horse owners and advocates submitted a letter to Gov. Christie urging him to sign the bill into law.

Top 5 Stretches for Healthy Horses
Learn the benefits of physical therapy stretches for your horse from veterinary experts and follow our step-by-step instructions to help make your horse more flexible and performance ready.

Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
If you have property with horses on it, you’ll need equipment to care for it; here’s a guide.
2012 BEVA Award Winners Announced
The BEVA Awards were awarded at the BEVA Congress on Sept. 13, in Birmingham, England.
Riding and Exercising Broodmares
Is exercise, and sometimes even intense competition, safe for a pregnant mare and her unborn foal?