Latest News – The Horse
Colic Surgery? Protein Expression Test Could Help Guide Decision
Expression of a particular protein in fat tissue is positively associated with an increased rate of postoperative mortality in horses, researchers recently reported. The research was led by Melissa Packer, BVetMed, MRCVS, who recently
Horse Park Supporter to Speak at UK Distinguished Lecture Series
Nina Bonnie, accomplished equestrienne, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation creator, and a driving force behind the park, will speak at the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Distinguished Industry Lecture Series. The event will take place Apr
Impaled Horse Nears Release from Hospital
A horse that has gained a worldwide following for his recovery from a freak accident could be cleared to go home by the week of April 5, according to his veterinarians at the University of Tennessee Equine Hospital.
Since January, Am
Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society Formed
The Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS) was formed at the Annual Scientific Meeting of The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Memphis, Tenn., in October 2009, and the Society is current seeking interested members.
Type A Botulism in Horses Described in Case Review
Ten years of data from type A botulism outbreaks in horses helps us better understand the disease.
Horse Trailer Drivers: Signal for Safety
“Observing safe driving practices is important for everyone. Proper use of turn signals should be observed in any vehicle, however, it is critically important when trailering your horse,” Cole said.
Conditioning the Trail Horse (Book Excerpt)
Most people wouldn’t think of getting up from a desk job and heading off into the mountains or hill country for long hikes without first getting into condition. The same should be true for your horse.
Addressing Horse Industry Challenges
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event on April 26 and 27, will feature 74 speakers and panelists dealing with a broad range of challenges facing all segments of the horse industry. The event will be held in Lexington,
New Soring Investigation Procedures Announced by USDA
Exhibitors at gaited horse shows will be subject to additional Horse Protection Act (HPA) compliance procedures this season under new USDA inspection rules for Horse Industry Organizations.
The USDA requires organizations conducting
2012 London Olympic Equestrian Site Approved
Land at Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College, and Blackheath Circus Field will be used for the equestrian and modern pentathlon portions of the 2012 London Olympic Games, following approval of the London Org
CSI Equine
A panther is the leading suspect in an attack on a yearling Miniature Horse that left the diminutive equine injured and two guard dogs dead
Keeneland: A Rite of Spring
To paraphrase the poet who once penned, “In spring, a young man’s thoughts turn to love É “, in Lexington in the spring, a young
Saying You’re SorryÑOr Not
Does your veterinarian apologize if he or she does something that harms one of your animals? How about the trainer who is preparing your horse
Thoroughbred Racehorse Injury Rate Released by Jockey Club
The Jockey Club released a North American fatality rate for Thoroughbreds based on racing injuries.
Training Off-Track Thoroughbreds a Focus of Clinic Fundraiser
A seminar and riding clinic focusing on off-the-track Thoroughbreds, showing different stages in their training from right off the track to beginning a new career, will be held at the Horse Park of New Jersey May 15-16. The event is hosted by R
Horseshoes or Barefoot? Readers Weigh In
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Does your horse wear shoes or go barefoot?
