Latest News – The Horse
Health Conditions in Older Foals
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
World Vets and Innovacyn Team Up to Help Working Donkeys
Veterinarians will provide veterinary care for working donkeys in Arusha, Tanzania.
Selenium and Vitamin E to Alleviate Signs of Tying Up
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
Derby Winner I’ll Have Another Takes 2012 Preakness Stakes
The colt will try to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 with a win in the June 9 Belmont Stakes.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Retired
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired
Equine Chiropractor Asset to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Team
Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.
PepsiCo. Withdraws TWH National Celebration Sponsorship
PepsiCo. announced withdrawal of support following a horse-soring report aired May 16 on ABC’s “Nightline.”
Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky
The Salix debate will continue in early June when the KHRC holds a town hall meeting on the topic.
Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds’ Knees
Researchers found that foals turned out to pasture had similar joint defects as those exercised daily.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Common Equine Skin Conditions Archived
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine skin conditions from May 17, 2012, is now ava
Illinois Bill Allows Miniature Horses as Service Animals
The Illinois Senate has passed legislation designating miniature horses as recognized service animals.
Regenerative Therapies for Horses
Researchers continue to modify stem cell and PRP treatments as they reveal what does not work and what might be effective.
Proceeds from Book Sales will Support Operation Gelding
Proceeds from the sale of “How to Start and Run a Rescue” will go directly toward funding Operation Gelding.
Morning Exercise of Thoroughbred Stallions
Exercise rider Brian VanSteenbergh shares his experience conditioning top Thoroughbred racing stallions. Daily exercise helps keep the horses fit and happy.
Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Y
Florida Man Charged in Horse Shootings
A Florida man is facing multiple charges in connection with the shooting deaths of two of his horses.
