Latest News – The Horse
Revise Equine Management Strategies for Hot, Dry Weather
Take stock of their pastures and consider other management options, such as providing horses with hay.
Champion Barrel Racer Scamper Dead at 35
Scamper, the champion Quarter Horse barrel racing gelding who was cloned in 2006, died July 4 at 35-years-old.

Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.
Madelyn Millard Receives AHC’s 2012 Van Ness Award
The Van Ness Award goes to a person who has shown leadership and service to the horse community in her state.
Equine Drug and Supplement Options Explained
Brand-name, generic, and compounded, and nutritional supplements are all terms owners should understand.
Ruling Delayed on Florida Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing
Gretna Racing, LLC, is the first organization in the United States to hold pari-mutuel barrel racing meets.
Pigeon Fever Detected in Florida Horses
More than 60 suspected cases of pigeon fever in horses have occurred in Florida this year.
A Shot Across The Bow
The United States Department of Agriculture recently took aim at the Tennessee Walking Horse industry’s failed efforts at self-regulation with a new rule requiring mandatory
Feds Shut Down Tennessee Horse Transport Operation
The firm was connected to two serious traffic incidents that collectively claimed the lives of four horses.
Horsemen Learn about Equine Corticosteroid Use
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections.
EEE Identified in Florida, Georgia Horses
A horse in Palm Beach County, Fla., and a horse in Lanier County, Ga., have both tested EEE-positive.
BLM Solicits More Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Proposals
The BLM is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses.

Electrolyte Use in Performance Horses
Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.
The Role of an Olympic Veterinarian
Kent Allen, DVM, was happy to hear from a reporter from TheHorse.com. “I was going to call Stephanie and suggest that she do a story
Wisconsin Horse Shootings Probed
Wisconsin law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting two horses in a pasture.
Italy Responds to Equine Dourine Outbreak
In May 2011, a stallion undergoing routine testing in Italy for stud purposes tested positive for dourine.