Latest News – The Horse
How Congress Impacts Horse Showing
Federal policy impacts infectious disease control, quarantine requirements, and foreign worker regulations.
SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma
The case against a woman accused of stealing five horses Southern Arkansas University will go forward.

Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses
Study links common post-surgical heart arrhythmia in horses to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.
Scuppy, Part 2
What a difference a new court can make! A little over a year ago, a trial court in Connecticut dismissed a personal injury lawsuit brought
New Jersey Anti-Slaughter Bill Advances
The bill would ban the slaughter of horses and the sale of horsemeat for human consumption in New Jersey.
23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.
Show Jumping Great Sapphire Retired
The 17-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare carried McLain Ward to two Olympic Gold medals during her career.
TRF Directors Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit
In their filing, the TRF directors say the charges made in the May 3 lawsuit are without merit.
Equine Identification: Free Webinar
Presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, will detail why equine identification is vital to horse owners and vets.
A Firefighter’s Perspective on Horses
Any firefighter would be the first to tell you, “Please wear a helmet.” They are trained in risk assessment and risk management, and no firefighter
Managing a Missing Tooth
During my time caring for a herd of mainly senior horses, we encountered dental problems on a regular basis. Several horses required softer senior feed
Equine Influenza Hits FEI Event at La Baule, France
Show officials removed two horses from the show grounds after the animals tested positive for influenza.

Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse
The horse was euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs associated with the disease.
Equine Diagnostic Imaging Horse Course Archived
The presentation, “Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness,” was led by Kent Allen, DVM.

How to Feed an Orphan Foal
Knowing how to properly feed and care for an orphan can save your foal’s life if the situation arises.
Australian Horse Owners: Prepare for 2012 Hendra Season
Horse owners to take precautions against the deadly hendra virus as the infection’s prime season approaches.