Latest News – The Horse
Breeders’ Cup Revises Medication Rule Violation Policy
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
Myotonia Discovered in New Forest Ponies
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony’s DNA that can cause this muscular disease.
UK Researcher Studying “Easy-Keeper” Horses
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.
Equine Guelph Launches Horse Safety Website for Kids
Interactive flash activities and videos make learning about safety on the horse easy for young horse lovers.
(Not) All In Good Fun
I know we’ve covered this topic many times, but I just can’t help discussing it when we see more news stories about people under the
Equine Care, Management Focus of MSU Extension Lectures
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.
New York Man Sentenced in Charity Horse Show Theft Case
The man, who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from the show, will serve six months in jail.
Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Quarantine Released in Monterey Co.
The facility in Monterey County, Calif., has been under quarantine since mid-March.
Reward Offered in Georgia Horse Shooting Case
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia received $5,000 from an anonymous donor to establish the reward.
Spring Pasture Management Tips
Putting horses out too soon can reduce the productivity of your pastures this coming summer and letting your horses graze too much can be dangerous to horse health. Here are some considerations to keep in mind before you open up the gates to the pasture.
Hendra Virus Update
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Understanding Equine Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is an important, but not fully understood, equine health condition.
Rood & Riddle Auction of Zenyatta Halter Raises Over $6,400
The recent eBay auction brought $6,712.50 in a fundraising effort for the Bluegrass Chapter of the Red Cross.
California Horse Shooter Sought
Someone allegedly transported two horses to a rural location before fatally shooting the animals in the head.
Investigation into Georgia Horse Shootings Launched
A Tennessee Walking Horse sustained five gunshot wounds and a Quarter Horse sustained one gun shot wound.
Worth 1,000 Words
A relative of a friend of a friend was taking photographs at a horse show recently when she was informed by a representative of event
