Latest News – The Horse
Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.
Walking Horse Group wants HSUS Soring Tipline Data
The Tennessee Walking Show Horse Organization has demanded the HSUS share tipline responses.
Pollard Eventing Launches Trailer Safety Research Campaign
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.
Vets, Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Natural Disasters
The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.
Keys to Consider when Feeding Broodmares
Understanding broodmares’ nutrient requirements can make developing a feeding program a less daunting task.
Don’t Drown Your Horse, Part 2
Have you taken a “Horse Swimming Safety Course” with your local Red Cross? Of course not–there is not such a thing. In developed countries we
London 2012 Para-Equestrian Events Begin Aug. 30
Seventy-eight riders and 77 horses will be competing over the six days of competition from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4.
Pennsylvania Horse Burning Case Probed
The animal survived the attack but sustained superficial burns and singeing over most of his body.
Eighth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed in Kentucky
A 15-month-old Standardbred filly from Bourbon County was euthanized after developing clinical signs of WNV.
Tropical Storm Isaac Drenches Florida, Threatens Gulf States
So far the storm has not forced any widespread horse evacuations.
Committee Says New Ky. Race-Day Drug Rules ‘Deficient’
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park’s meet.
New Surgical Treatment for Kissing Spines Evaluated
A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study.
Vaccinating Golden Oldies
In all honestly I’m a mildly paranoid horse owner, likely because of the unending stream of horror stories about equine diseases, injuries, and ailments I’m
Equine Acupuncture Focus of Sept. KENA Meeting
Rhonda Rathgeber, DVM, PhD, will discuss the use of acupuncture in equine medicine.
Hurricane Threat Forces Evacuation of Barns at La. Racetrack
The evacuation applies to the 700 horses currently stabled at Fair Grounds for its summer Quarter Horse meet.
Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
