Latest News – The Horse
Caring for Long Ears
Donkeys and mules have a reputation for being hardier than horses, but they require the same basic care.
Euthanasia and What Comes Next
Electing to euthanize is a difficult part of horse ownership, and the hard decisions don’t stop there.
How Much Does a Horse Cost?
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
Keeping Horses Healthy and Sound During Transport
Traveling with horses places them at risk for exposure to contagious disease, stress, and physical injury. Whether you’re transporting horses for sale or recreation, long distance or short, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy.
It’s Been Fun
Horses and the Law was launched three years ago with one main objective in mind: to make complicated legal issues that affect the horse industry
Otis Out of Eventing Competition for Team USA
Boyd Martin’s mount, Otis Barbotiere, was “spun” (withdrawn in the holding box) during the second horse inspection of the 2012 Olympic eventing competition, pre-show-jumping. After
Germans Clinch Double Gold in Olympic Eventing
Team Germany claimed both the team and individual gold medals in London today.
Weaning Stress Horse Course Archived
Amanda Adams, PhD, gave an overview of weaning stressors and how to keep foals healthy during the transition.
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
The 2-year-old unvaccinated filly began displaying severe neurologic signs was euthanized.
Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup
Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year’s Tevis Cup endurance ride.
Diagnosing and Managing Tetanus and Botulism in Horses
Vaccination reduces horses’ risk of contracting tetanus and botulism, two often-fatal diseases.
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.
