Latest News – The Horse
Ashley Adams on Asking for Help: Horse Tip Daily #158
Ashley Adams is a delightful new addition to the Horse Radio Network family of co-hosts. She is one of the new rotating co-hosts of the
What About The Horses?
A few weeks ago, I commented on Lope Gonzalez, a Florida Thoroughbred breeder who lost the privilege of registering horses with The Jockey Club after
Deworming Schedules Shared by Readers
More than 1,370 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you deworm your horse(s)?”
Flies Show Horse Color Preferences
In the world of blood-sucking tabanid flies, a white horse is not nearly as attractive as a brown or black horse, noted a group of researchers from Hungary, Spain, and Sweden.
This interesting tabanid tidbit is likely to be welcomed
TheHorse.com en Español: Revisión a Enfermedad Equina de los Pastos
Spanish translation of an article reviewing equine grass sickness (enfermedad equina de los pastos).
NSAID Choices for Horses Reviewed at Vet Conference
There is no “one-size-fits-all” non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy for horses; therapy should be tailored to the animal and situation, said Cornell University’s Thomas J. Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, at the
Flood Shelter for Horses Offered at NDSU
With spring flooding likely in the Red River Valley, the North Dakota State University Equine Center again will open an emergency shelter for horses.
“Horse owners are encouraged to prepare for the flood by developing an evacuat
Penn National Horse Negative for Herpesvirus
A ban that went into effect March 9 banning Penn National-stabled horses from entering Maryland Jockey Club facilities has been lifted.
The ban was ordered when a horse stabled at Penn National Race Course was euthanized after displa
Normal Foaling and When to Call the Vet?
How should a normal foaling progress and when should you call the vet? Dr. Mats Troedsson discusses the foaling process and its potential problems.
Tickets to Ride
Among the many topics pertaining to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games that have generated lots of virtual ink is the cost of attending.
Dr. Jenn on Positive Intent: Horse Tip Daily #157
Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as she speaks about creating
Discover Ireland
A few blogs ago I discussed “blue sky” and “mini vacations,” where you allow yourself a few minutes to get away and dream of your
HERDA: Skin Characteristics
Horses with the hereditary skin disease known as hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) or hyperelastosis cutis (HC) have been recognized since the 1970s, but only recently have researchers defined just how much weaker their skin is
Hay Banks Help Horses, Owners in Need
As some recession-weary horse owners struggle to feed their animals, hay banks in some states are helping those most in need.
Hay banks provide owners with enough hay to keep their horses healthy during times of crisis, often up to o
Horse Skeleton Donated to New Bolton Center
The New Bolton Center recently received a fully-constructed skeleton of a horse. Acquired in a raffle at the recent American Farrier’s Journal Annual Hoof Summit Conference in Cincinnati, the skeleton was given to the school by Bill
Olympic Dressage Rider Hospitalized after Accident
Olympic dressage rider Courtney King-Dye was hospitalized after suffering a skull fracture when a young horse she was schooling slipped and fell last Wednesday.
