Latest News – The Horse
A Slippery Slope to the Top on Cross-Country at Olympic Eventing Competition
London Olympics cross-country course designer Sue Benson’s track was every bit as twisty, turny, hilly, and tight as she’d predicted. Of the 74 starters, nine
Early is Better than Late when Calling the Vet
It’s always interesting to me to compare the treatments and outcomes of two horses with similar health problems, especially when the end results are entirely
Tight at the Top in Olympic Team, Individual Eventing
Germany’s Ingrid Klimke and Sweden’s Sara Algotsson Ostholt are tied for the individual lead.
New York Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2012
The 8-year-old gelding, who became sick and died on July 23, had no vaccination history.
New Queensland Hendra Virus Case, Human Exposure Confirmed
At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.
State-of-the-Art Olympic Veterinary Clinic at Greenwich Park
The Olympic equine athletes have a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic ready to help keep them healthy.
Researchers Seeking Horse Owner Help in Laminitis Study
Researchers are asking for horse owners’ help identifying suitable acute laminitis cases for research.
RCI Considers ‘One Strike’ for Egregious Drug Violations
The rule would affect found responsible for putting substances in racehorses that might endanger the animals.
Gluck Anniversary, Equine Research Hall of Fame Dates Set
Gluck Center to host Equine Research Hall of Fame on Sept. 23 and a 25th anniversary celebration on Sept. 24.
Study: Match Personalities for Strong Horse, Woman Bond
Study finds women whose personalities match their horses’ are likely to have a better equine relationship.
How Do They Feed All Those Olympic Horses?
It’s a question that a lot of you have asked. Imagine our surprise at learning that most of the hay and bedding at the
Japan’s Oiwa Takes the Lead in Olympic Eventing Competition
Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa leads the individual eventing competition while Germany leads the team standings.
Forum on Joint, Throat Problems in Thoroughbreds Scheduled
A veterinary panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats in yearlings.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Juliana Roberta Campos
Campos’ anticipated graduation is in fall 2012. She hopes to pursue a PhD thereafter.
Klimke Leads Olympic Eventing after First Day of Dressage
German riders filled the top two places in the individual rankings; Australia leads the team standings.
Eventing Gets Under Way with Jog, Media Course Walk
The opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games isn’t until tonight, but the eventing competition officially got under way at Greenwich Park this
