Latest News – The Horse
Operation Gelding Program Ends Summer with Four Clinics
The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding program has aided in the gelding of 489 stallions to date.
Equine Guelph can Help Plan for a Profitable Equine Business
Equine Guelph is offering a 12-week equine business management course this fall.
Study Evaluates Horses’ Voluntary Consumption of Teff Hay
When horses were not given a choice of forage, teff hay intake was no different than timothy hay intake.
So Far, No Major Tests of Olympic Veterinary, Emergency Transport Preparations
No news is generally good news–and nowhere is that more true than at the Olympic Games equestrian events. I’d much rather expend my keystrokes telling
Olympic Jumping Gets Off to a Dramatic Start in London
The first jumping competition of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Greenwich Park threw up some big surprises.
Equine Guelph Seeking Horse Owner Input in Colic Survey
Equine Guelph is seeking horse owner participation in a survey about colic management practices.
A History of England in 12 Fences
Today’s course for the first jumping qualifier of the 2012 London Olympic Games, designed by Bob Ellis, was a whirlwind tour of London and
SHOW to Conduct TWH Celebration Inspections
SHOW and two other HIOs were deemed noncompliant by the USDA for not submitting modified rule books.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate’s Effects on Equine OA
Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Colorado
A Las Animas County premises is under quarantine after a horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Olympic Record Broken on Second Day of Dressage in London
The leading four riders all broke the Olympic scoring record for the Grand Prix today in London.
CSU to Offer Horse Health Discussions for Veterinarians
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Kentucky Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
The affected horse was not vaccinated against WNV and has since been euthanized.
2012 Equitation Science Conference Deemed a Success
The conference was attended by more than 250 delegates from around the world.
Rotational Grazing: Time it Right for Optimal Pastures
Rotational grazing allows horses to graze one section of pasture while other sections recover.
Getting Involved with Your Local Responders
I will just start with, “There are some places that you do not want your name to show up. I can think of several, but
