Latest News – The Horse
Stall Rest and Rehabilitation
Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.
Walking Horse Group Challenges New Anti-Soring Regulations
The organization claims the new USDA regulations are unconstitutional.
N.Y. Senator Sponsors Free EEE Vaccine Clinics for Horses
Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she’s sponsoring two no-cost EEE vaccine clinics for horses this week.
SHOW Levies Penalties on TWH Trainer
Trainer Joe Cotten was suspended for seven and a half years and fined him $5,000 for violating HIO rules.
Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse’s body.
To Ride or Not to Ride?
When their competitive or work careers are over, some aged horses settle into retirement quite nicely. The last thing they’d like to do is return
Horses Displaced by Colorado Wildfires
More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo.
Salix to be Discussed on BloodHorse.com’s Talkin’ Horses
The medication furosemide (Salix) will be discussed by J. David Richardson, MD, and Foster Northrop, DVM.
BLM Seeking Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Nominations
Representatives are needed in the fields of humane advocacy, wildlife management, and livestock management.
Hagyard Named Official Equine Pharmacy of the USEF
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute have teamed up.
TCA Gets $7,520 from I’ll Have Another Pedicure Fundraiser
Nearly 380 people posted photos of their purple pedicures to bring the total donation to $7,520.
Readers Share Recycling Ideas to Cut Costs Around the Barn
Horse owners share their tips for reusing select items to save money around the barn.
Nominated Entries for 2012 Olympics, Paralympics Announced
National federations will make their final selection of teams and individuals from the nominated entry list.
TRA Endorses Broad Equine Medication Reform Policy
The TRA has endorsed a policy for equine medication reform supported by many industry stakeholders.
Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
Broadleaf plantain is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and rough turf. It readily survives overgrazing and compacted horse pastures, especially when rainfall is limited.
U.S. Dressage’s Newest Fan
News Alert: “The Sport of Summer 2012” has officially been named. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself to join the Colbert Nation in cheering on Team
