Latest News – The Horse
Iowa’s First Two Equine WNV Cases of 2012 Confirmed
Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
More Racehorse Veterinary Records to be Publicized
The treatment and drug records of horses running in the Travers Stakes will be updated daily online.
SHOW Responds to Decertification Notice
SHOW claims their demise will put horses at greater risk of abuse by trainers who sore the animals.
Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.
Knowing When It’s Time
Sometimes you know it’s time: When an older horse in less-than-ideal health suffers a serious bout of colic, euthanasia might be the best option. But what about when it’s not so clear-cut–when continued medical treatment and careful management are options, but the animal’s quality of life could go downhill very quickly.
Olympic Gold for Great Britain in Team Dressage Competition
The Brits took home team Gold, Germany the Silver, and the Netherlands the Bronze.
Horse Dies in ‘World Famous Suicide Race’ Qualifier
The Thoroughbred horse fractured his leg Aug. 3 during the third qualifying test for the race.
RMTC Holding Clenbuterol Decision for Study Results
The organization is waiting on UC Davis study results before ruling on a possible ban of clenbuterol.
West Virginia Racing Commission Plans Meeting on Salix Use
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
Audiences’ Effects on Horse and Rider Stress Levels
Researchers found that performing for an audience did not affect horses’ stress levels compared to training.
Now THIS Is Why We Agreed to Host This Thing!
All the complaints–about cost, ticket availability, traffic hassles, and more–evaporated in an instant when Great Britain’s Peter Charles and Vindicat brought it home in
With a Zero-Tolerance Rule, There’s Going to Be Collateral Damage
As you know if you read yesterday’s press release from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian jumper Victor, ridden by Tiffany Foster, was disqualified
Cavalia: How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Horse
Learn how to build and improve your relationship with your horse from Benjamin Aillaud, equestrian director of Cavalia, a world-renowned theatrical performance that showcases the beauty and versatility of horse.
Great Britain wins Jump-Off, Takes Olympic Jumping Team Gold
Great Britain’s team won an intense jump-off against the Dutch team to take Gold in the team competition.
California Confirms Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2012
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said.
National HBPA Affiliates Back Use of Race-Day Salix
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions.
