Latest News – The Horse
Horse Gaits: Sound Doesn’t Equal Symmetrical
Research indicates that most sound horses’ movements differ depending on direction of travel on a circle.
Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.
Authorities Seek Virginia Horse Slasher
Three horses sustained cuts requiring veterinary treatment. None of the wounds appeared life-threatening.
Congress Hears Race-Day Medication Testimony from Industry
The witnesses all told Congress they don’t believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.
Botulism Outbreak Suspected in Maine Horse Deaths
Agricultural authorities believe a botulism outbreak is responsible for the deaths of 23 horses at one farm.
‘War Horse’ Helps OEF Members Support Equine Welfare
The War Horse Welfare Education Fund will receive $10 from each ticked bought by an OEF member.
Bladder, Urachus, and Umbilicus Problems in Neonatal Foals
These issues can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly and properly.
Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday’s cross-country course, has no serious injuries.
Fox-Pitt Wins at 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
On Parklane Hawk, William Fox-Pitt won the four-star event for the second time in three years.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Elizabeth M. Woodward
Woodward has focused her research on endometrial inflammation after breeding.
Texas Joins Retired Racehorse Group TAKE2
The Paddock Foundation will fund TAKE2 classes at five horse shows in Texas this year.
Study: Nanoparticles to Deliver Therapy for Heaves in Horses
Study of horses with allergies showed a partial remission of allergy signs with nanoparticle administration
Fox-Pitt Jumps Into the Lead at 2012 Rolex Kentucky
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) guided Parklane Hawk to a faultless cross-country round to take over the lead.
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event: Cross-Country Recovery Box
Dr. Chris Newton of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital explains the purpose of the cross-country recovery box in eventing; how veterinarians and grooms tend to horses; what veterinarians look for before they’ll release a horse back to the barns; and more
UK’s Lawrence Receives Distinguished Service Professorship
Lawrence has been involved with UK’s Ag Equine Programs since its inception as the Equine Initiative in 2005.
UK Launching Study of Equine-Guided Leadership in Nurses
The study will assess if Equine Guided Leadership Education is effective at developing emotional intelligence.
