Latest News – The Horse
N.Y. Standardbred Trainers Suspended for Drug Infractions
From March 21 to April 1 28 horses tested positive for oxymetazoline–a prohibited topical nasal decongestant.
Blue Horse Charities Donates $153,300 in Grants
Blue Horse Charities provides funds to organizations that place registered Thoroughbreds into adoptive homes.
Philadelphia Horse Owner Charged with Cruelty
Claritza Lopez-Fuentes allegedly abandoned a 9-year-old mare in a vacant city lot earlier this week.
The Science Behind Rehab Therapy
In the right hands, these physical therapy methods can help rehabilitate injured horses.
A Pain in the Back
New diagnostic technologies and treatment modalities have revolutionized how vets address equine back pain.
Artificial Insemination: What’s New?
Precise timing and specialized tools are the mainstays of successful equine insemination.
House Arrest: Your Horse on Stall Rest
Stall rest can be anything but restful for horse and owner alike. Here’s how to achieve the best possible outc
Eliminating Ammonia
The products available to control ammonia buildup in barns boast a variety of forms and ingredients.
Diagnosing Respiratory Infection
Could your horse have a respiratory disease? Here’s how your vet will find out.
Detecting Discomfort
One of the challenges with equine pain management is often simply detecting a horse in pain and to what extent
A Kick to the Throat
My horse got kicked in the lower throat area (esophagus) a while ago. Lately his breathing has been vigorous
Endometritis in Mares Horse Course Archived
Learn about endometritis, what causes it, and what veterinarians can do to treat the condition.
Groups Seek to Halt Florida Barrel Race Meet
An emergency motion was filed Nov. 30 in an attempt to halt the state’s first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet.
South Carolina Man Charged in Horse Shooting
He is facing charges for allegedly shooting a horse while hunting near the animal’s pasture in Aiken County.
Pennsylvania Horse Owner Sought
The 9-year-old mare was found standing unattended in a weedy, trash-filled lot between two rowhouses.
Foot Type and Laminitis Incidence in Feral Horses
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.
