Latest News – The Horse
Across the Pond
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the workings of Kentucky’s equine activity law. This is how a somewhat similar equine-related personal injury claim
Common Upper Respiratory Disorders and Treatments
Is your horse a noisy and uncomfortable breather? Does he struggle to breathe when you’re riding? Is his performance suffering because of it?
Prevention and Management to Protect Against Strangles
Understanding what strangles is, how it is spread, and treatment options is crucial for caretakers.
Congress Sets Hearing on Health, Safety in Horse Racing
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.
Montana Barn Fire Claims 19 Horses
The blaze broke out just after 5 a.m. on April 23. All 19 horses residing in the 20,000 square foot barn died.
Domestic Equids Can Still ‘Chill’ Like Their Ancestors
New research indicates horses can slow body processes to conserve energy when environmental factors dictate.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Upper Respiratory Podcast Archived
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on the horse’s upper respiratory tract from April 19
The Cushingoid Senior vs. Spring Grass
Spring has sprung in many parts of the country, and with it comes challenges for some senior horse owners. While some older horses can consume
Eventing Safety Improves with Breakaway Cross-Country Jumps
Learn about the latest jump safety features being used to keep horses and riders safe during the cross-country phase of eventing with Dr. Suzanne Weaver Smith of the University of Kentucky College of Engineering.
Keep Your Older Horse Comfortable During a Trim
Farrier Kirk Adkins, MS, CJF, APF, demonstrates techniques to help your horse stay balanced and feel better during a trim.
2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23.
Registration Open for AAEP Hind Limb Lameness Seminar
The hind limb lameness seminar will be held in conjunction with the AAEP’s Business Education Workshop.
Pennsylvania’s First Case of WNV in 2012 Confirmed
The first case of the season of WNV was reported last week in a horse in Northampton County, Pa.
April Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting to be Webcast
The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting April 23-24 in Reno, Nev., can be viewed online.
Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions
Breeding soundness exams should include a physical exam, a genitalia exam, a libido exam, and a semen exam.
UHC’s Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March
Since the program’s founding in August 2011, Operation Gelding clinics have castrated 406 horses to date.
