Latest News – The Horse
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.
Agenda Set for NTRA Safety Alliance Seminar
The agenda for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance seminar was announced Oct. 4.
New Online Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Available
Equine Guelph (University of Guelph) recently introduced their new Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rescued Hawaiian Wild Donkeys Relocated to California
More than 100 feral donkeys were airlifted from Hawaii to California to find adoptive homes.
NC State CVM Professor Receives Equine Research Award
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is the recipient of the Merial Applied Equine Research Award.
The State of Lyme Disease
Horses in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and near the Great Lakes are at risk of Borrelia burgdorferi exposure.
Study: ‘Nanny’ Horses Reduce Weaning Stress for Foals
Researchers found that the presence of “nanny” mares reduced the amount of weaning stress foals experienced.
Banned Euthanized; Life At Ten Likely Retired
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish.
Tevis 2011: Date Change Means Cooler Competition Weather
The Tevis Cup’s date change means competitors will have an added challenge of cooler competition weather.
Rescue Groups Join Million Dollar Rescuing Racers Initiative
Eight thoroughbred rescue organizations have joined the ASPCA Million Dollar Rescuing Racers Initiative.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and reported the following disease outbreaks.
How to Stretch Your Horse
Learn about why and how to stretch your horse before exercise (or when recovering from injury) with Dr. Heather Woodruff of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.
