Latest News – The Horse
Blood-Horse Publications Earns 13 AHP Awards
Blood-Horse Publications, parent company of The Horse, received 13 American Horse Publications (AHP) awards.
Captive Bolt Gun Used in Indiana Horse Death
A captive bolt gun was used to kill a Standardbred mare discovered dead in her paddock last month.
‘Happy Mouth’ Bits Recalled
English Riding Supply is voluntarily recalling about 3,400 Happy Mouth bits
Reward Offered in Colorado Horse Abandonment Case
Animal welfare authorities in Colorado hope the offer of a cash reward will lead them to whomever abandoned
Protect Horses Against Flies and Related Health Problems
Use topical fly repellent, fly sheets, and other tactics to protect horses from flies and related diseases.

Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Active Wildfire Season
National authorities have cautioned horse owners to prepare for wildfires before they occur.
Old Friends Holds Reception for Rapid Redux
Old Friends hosted a welcome reception and press conference for new retiree Rapid Redux June 1.
World Horse Welfare Cautions Against Horses Overgrazing
Lots of rain means lots of grass. Keep your horse healthy and from overgrazing with these tips.
The ELCR Receives 2012 Equine Industry Vision Award
The ELCR works to educate horse owners about land conservation for equestrian use.

Researchers Evaluate Surgical Outcomes for Headshakers
Recent work suggests surgery could be an option for headshakers, with a long-term success rate of nearly 50%.

Keeping Your Horse Farm Afloat
Set up a communications plan to help your farm or business survive in the event of a disaster.

Thwarting Horse Thieves
Reduce the risk of your horse turning up missing and increase recovery chances.
Stall Kicking Solutions
Dr. Sue McDonnell helps a reader whose horse has developed a stall kicking problem.

Similar but Different: Equine Cushing’s Disease and EMS
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.

Quality of Life with a Cleft Palate?
I work on a stud farm in South Africa. We have a 2-year-old that has a cleft
Possible Granuloma
My 20-year-old Arabian gelding has a hard, bony, fingerlike growth deep in a