Latest News – The Horse
Breeders’ Cup: All Classic Horses Reportedly Healthy
All the horses that ran in the Nov. 5 race came out of the race in good shape.
Judge Allows Wild Horse Advocates to Join Wyoming Case
Three wild horse advocacy groups have joined a case surrounding mustangs that have strayed onto private lands.
Longeing in Neck Hyperflexion Might Not Cause Horses Stress
No significant differences in stress between horses working in hyperflexion and those that did not were noted.
Fall Horse Health Care Tips
Taking certain steps during autumn months can help ensure your horse maintains his good health.
Breeders’ Cup: Smith Gets Classic Redemption on Drosselmeyer
2010 Belmont Stakes winner Drosselmeyer and jockey Mike Smith won the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Minnesota Equine Development Coalition Formed
The Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota advocates for residents who depend on a healthy equine industry.
Neck, Back Mobilization Help Treat Equine Back Pain
Research has shown that performing carrot stretches can strengthen the muscles that stabilize a horse’s back.
Nutritional Support for Equine Digestive Health
Balancing the digestive system is key to maintaining equine health by improving nutrient absorption.
Intravenous Catheter Care for Horses
Sometimes horses might be sent home from the hospital with an intravenous catheter for medications. Here’s how to properly use, care for, and identify problems with these catheters in horses, with Dr. True Baker from the Woodford Equine Hospital.
South Carolina Horse Shooting Investigated
Authorities are seeking those responsible for the shooting death of a horse in Anderson County last month.
Southern Arkansas University Police Seek Horse Thieves
The thieves made off several horses from the stables at the school’s Magnolia campus earlier this week.
2011 AAEP Preview
Just beyond the famed San Antonio River Walk’s banks, 6,000-plus equine veterinarians, veterinary students, technicians, trade show exhibitors, and guests will set up shop come Nov. 18-22. The 57th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will convene in Alamo City, and attendees will learn about hundreds of veterinary topics.
Leg Weights Help Rehabilitate Hind Limb Gait Issues
Bracelets and leg weights strengthen and activate certain muscles to help improve hind end gait abnormalities.
Not Guilty Plea Entered in New York Cruelty Case
A woman accused of maltreating horses on her Saratoga County property has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Horse Treadmill Makes Learning Equine Science Fun for Youth
The Rutgers ESC has added a virtual tour of their exercise physiology laboratory to their website.
Maryland Men Charged in Wild Horse Shooting
The pair are facing charges in connection with the death of a wild horse at the Assateague National Seashore.
