Latest News – The Horse
TRF Expands Foster Care Options
For $5 a day, you are the virtual owner of your horse and the sole supporting sponsor of an ex-racehorse.
Second Pfizer/NTRA Professional Education Seminar Successful
Pfizer Animal Health veterinarians helped promote health and wellness practices in the racing industry.
Joint Infection Risk and Other 2011 Sports Medicine Studies
One study evaluated the effects of needle size and clipping hair on debris found in joints after injection.
Nominations for 2012 ESMAs Open Next Month
From Dec. 15 to Dec. 24, you will be able to nominate your social media favorites via the ESMA Facebook page.
Pay Homage to War Horses This Veteran’s Day
Like many of our own ancestors, horses had no choice when they were called upon to serve in the World Wars.
Pennsylvania Man Charged in Police Horse Theft
A Lancaster, Pa., man is behind bars after stealing a police horse earlier this week.
Charges Filed in Oklahoma Horse Dragging Incident
A man was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly using an all-terrain vehicle to drag a horse down a road
Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting
The Race Day Medication Committee is debating whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned.
Second Group Applies for Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Approval
Hamilton Downs Horsetrack in Jasper, Fla., applied after Gretna Racing’s application was approved in October.
Texting While Driving É A Carriage
We all know that texting while driving your car is a dangerous habit and, in some places, against the law (as it is here in
South Carolina Horse Theft Investigated
Two other horses residing in the same pasture as the stolen horse were not disturbed during the incident.
Behavioral Differences Between Colts and Fillies Examined
Researchers found a definite trend towards fundamental gender differences in equine behavior.
Carriage Horse Controversy Causes Veterinarian’s Suspension
An ASPCA veterinarian was suspended without pay after providing conflicting information to media outlets.
Three Plead Guilty in HPA Violation Case
The three were accused of applying equine soring practices and falsifying forms required to show the animals.
Good Works Honoree Provides for Therapeutic Riding Center
Shawn Dolan, DVM, of Augusta, Mich., was selected as the September Good Works For Horses Campaign honoree.
Dental Health and the Performance Horse
When an equine athlete’s performance slumps, check the mouth, where numerous factors can cause problems.
