Latest News – The Horse
In Olympic Dressage, Some of the Stories Are Outside the Arena
As anyone who’s watched NBC’s prime-time Olympic Games coverage knows, the mainstream media and many viewers love the human-interest stories behind the Games athletes. We
Great Britain Take the Lead as Olympic Dressage Begins
Great Britain is in the lead in the team and individual standings after Day 1 of Olympic dressage.
LSU to Host Equine Acupuncture, Chiropractics Lecture
The lecture on acupuncture and chiropractics will take place Aug. 17 at Louisiana State University.
Two More Equine West Nile Cases Confirmed in California
All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported.

The System Is Working: Healthy Horses after Olympic Eventing
Smart decisions at the 2012 Olympic eventing competition kept incidents, injuries minor.

Understanding Equine Movement Disorders
More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.
Stephen Colbert Tackles Dressage in the Saddle
What….is it? It’s always one of the first questions non-horse people ask about dressage. Comedian/journalist Stephen Colbert is back in the Olympic Dressage spotlight as
Olympic Dressage is Next up at Greenwich Park
The first dressage horse and rider will take to the arena at 11:00 local time (6:00 Eastern time).
Group Wants Act to Regulate Horse Racing Medication
A new grassroots organization that opposes race-day medication wants involvement by the federal government.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Traveling Safely with Horses Now Archived
Presenters answered questions on keeping horses safe, healthy, and comfortable while on the road.
EEE Detected in Alabama Horses
Four EEE cases have been confirmed in Dallas County, Ala.
USDA: Some Walking Horse Groups Deemed Noncompliant
Three HIOs have been deemed noncompliant for failing to comply with new HPA enforcement rules.

Forage-Only Diet for Performance Horses Evaluated
Recent study results suggest that forage-only diets could hold benefits for performance horses.

Budget Barn Design
See how one owner designed and built frugally without compromising on aspects supporting horse health.

The Conservative Approach for Healing Horses
Many veterinarians recommend R&R and controlled exercise to heal tendon and ligament injuries.

Cost-Efficient Feeding
Forage analysis and judicial use of concentrates and supplements can help you get the most bang for your buck