Latest News – The Horse
Rachel Alexandra Stable a Week After Surgery
Veterinarians are encouraged that her gastrointestinal function and attitude are improving.
RCI Conference to Examine Drug Penalties
A tentative agenda includes consideration of new drug penalty structures and more.
Austrian Dressage Rider, Trainer Fined for Using Electric Shocks in Training
The pair are accused of using electric “stun guns” in their horses’ training.
Equine Dental Issues
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about dental issues and training problems.
Keeping Our Athletes Healthy
My first real appreciation for how truly athletic horses can be occurred when I was about 9 years old. That was when my cantankerous 12-hand
Virginia Horse Council and ELCR to Host Educational Forum
Forum sessions will focus on important equine land conservation issues, horse health, and more.
Maryland Racing Commission Leading Mid-Atlantic Uniform Drug Reform
The Maryland Racing Commission voted for a equine medication, penalty, and testing program for racetracks.
Diet’s Effect on Broodmare Lactation Described (AAEP 2012)
Supporting broodmares’ overall and nutritional health during lactation is especially crucial.
WVC 2013: Equine Wound Management
Dr. Bimbo Welker describes how to manage wounds on horses and when to call in a veterinarian during the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
Early Signs of PPID (Equine Cushing’s Disease)
Dr. Hal Schott describes some early clinical signs of PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or equine Cushing’s disease).
Riders4Helmets Announces Award Winners
The helmet awareness campaign has announced the winners of the 2012 Craig Ferrell MD Equestrian Safety Awards.
Give Away Your Manure or Compost
If you’re not saving your manure or compost for your own use, an effective disposal option is giving it away to places that can utilize it.
Arizona Bill would Recognize Miniature Horses as Service Animals
Miniature Horses would be recognized service animals if a pending bill becomes law.
Will Rolling Cause Colic?
Does the actual act of normal rolling cause torsion?
Dr. Roberta Dwyer Receives UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award
Dwyer was recognized for excellence in the classroom with the 2013 UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award.
Five Factors that Impact Gestation, Foaling (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian describes five factors that can negatively impact pregnancy and how to respond to them.
