Latest News – The Horse
The Benefit of Poultices During the Show Season
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance.
Pfizer Guarantees Vaccines with Support Program
Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine Immunization Support Guarantee is a program that provides up to $5,000 for
Blood Test Could Predict Intestinal Obstructions
The blood level of a specific enzyme could indicate a strangulated intestine at presentation, allowing quicker
Vapocoolant Spray Reduces Joint Injection Pain
Applying a vapocoolant spray before joint injections appears to decrease anticipation of pain and actual pain
The Horse, Sister Publications Win Industry Media Honors
Blood-Horse Publications garnered no less than 14 honors in the American Horse Publications annual awards
Breeders’ Cup Winner Retired After Breaking Withers
Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner Unrivaled Belle, who broke her withers after flipping over backwards in
BLM Reevaluating Wyoming Mustang Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a Record of Decision that called for the spaying of wild
Record Snowfall Forces Rescheduling of Tevis Ride
The 55th running of the 100-mile Tevis Ride endurance competition has been rescheduled for October 8 due to
Summer Insects: Flies, Ticks, Wasps, Bees
With summer’s heat, haze, and humidity come bugs, including several types of flies, ticks, and stinging pests.
Cornell Introduces New Lyme Disease Test
A newly released test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs should help improve the understanding of the disease
Severe Weather Travel Tips for Horse Owners
What should you do when traveling with horses in severe weather situations? Large-animal rescue authority
Is There a Science Behind Equine Nutrition?
A lack of scientific research in equine nutrition makes it difficult to base a feeding program solely on
Horses with Osteoarthritis Sought for Study
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking horses diagnosed with osteoarthritis to
Plan Now for Natural Disasters
Planning ahead for natural disasters can increase your horse’s chance for surviving the storm.
Western Radio Show Episode 58 – No Foot No Horse
Alan and Tammy talk to two ladies who are leading the industry in the hoof care world. Carole Herder, Founder and President of Cavallo Horse
Tack and Habit Episode 56 – Wakey Wakey Little Buggy
Helena and Jennifer wake you and the kids up with a super cute alarm clock and talk about the new Ultra Shield continuous spray fly
