Latest News – The Horse
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.
Commentary: Pay Attention to Regenerative Medicine
James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, shares his views on stem cells and regenerative medicine in equine medicine.
Introductions – Call 911 for Horse Emergencies, Too!
Welcome to the newest blog on THE HORSE! If you have ever been in an emergency situation and wished there was a phone number that would answer
Methodologies for Assessing Horses’ Quality of Life Needed
Objective methods to help veterinarians address horses’ quality of life have yet to be developed.
Rood & Riddle To Host Gastroscopy Event Oct. 18
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, located in Lexington, Ky., will host a free gastroscopy event on Oct. 18.
Mosquito-Killing Laser to Prevent Equine Infectious Disease?
A new product–the mosquito laser–could help protect horses from infectious mosquito-borne diseases.
Stem Cell-PRP Combination Effective in Treating Lesions
A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions
