Latest News – The Horse
Horses Added to Kentucky Proud Program
The KDA, KEEP, and KHC announced Oct. 6 that horses have been added to the Kentucky Proud program.
New Ohio Rule Allows Proactive Tail Docking by Veterinarians
Licensed Ohio veterinarians can now dock the tails of horses to prevent injury to the animals under HB 229.
Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing? Florida Officials to Decide
A Quarter Horse permit holder in Florida has asked the FDPMW for permission to host barrel races.
AHF Releases 2011 Equine Research Project Summaries
The Arabian Horse Foundation released summaries of the research projects the organization funded in 2011.
More Charges Filed in Maryland Neglect Case
A Maryland farm operator has been charged with additional cruelty counts for allegedly neglecting her horses.
Extreme Weather Results in Lack of Forage for Horses
Extreme weather conditions are driving hay prices skyward and stretching owners’ resources in a tough economy.
Revised 2012 FEI Prohibited Substance List Effective Jan. 1
The FEI has announced a small number of changes to its 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance List.
New Online Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Available
Equine Guelph (University of Guelph) recently introduced their new Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator.
Agenda Set for NTRA Safety Alliance Seminar
The agenda for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance seminar was announced Oct. 4.
Horse-Sitting 101: Legalities to Consider
Eliminate some of the anxiety of leaving your horse with a sitter by preparing for the trip in advance.
Devaluing The Human-Animal Bond
The emotional bond humans have with their animals should be obvious to anyone who has run a hand along a horse’s neck, or who has
The State of Lyme Disease
Horses in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and near the Great Lakes are at risk of Borrelia burgdorferi exposure.
NC State CVM Professor Receives Equine Research Award
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is the recipient of the Merial Applied Equine Research Award.
Rescued Hawaiian Wild Donkeys Relocated to California
More than 100 feral donkeys were airlifted from Hawaii to California to find adoptive homes.
Colleen Rutledge Receives MHIB’s Touch of Class Award
Colleen Rutledge and Shiraz received the MHIB Touch of Class Award for their achievements in eventing.
Learning to Live With Horse Worms: Free Webinar Oct. 25
TheHorse.com will be presenting a cutting-edge webinar on parasite control in horses on October 25, 8-9 p.m.
