Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
