Latest News – The Horse
Iowa Horse Hit by UPS Truck
A horse in Pella, Iowa, died after being struck by a United Parcel Service truck Monday evening, The Associated Press has reported.
Kentucky Colt with Type-1 Diabetes Might Be First
A colt born with type-1 diabetes might be the first documented equine case of the illness, according to his veterinarian, Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.
Two Piroplasmosis Quarantines Remain in Florida
Florida agriculture officials have released two more properties from equine piroplasmosis quarantine, according to a statement released on the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) Web site. Two properties remain under
California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface
Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary
Stakes Winner Springside Recovering After Surgery
Springside, who suffered a fracture to her right-front pastern after capturing the Nov. 29 Demoiselle Stakes by 9 1/2 lengths at Aqueduct, is recovering well at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa.
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Training Centers, Equipment Changes Discussed at Kentucky Racing Meeting
The possible regulation of training centers in Kentucky was the focal point of discussion Dec. 1 during a meeting of the safety and welfare committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
While training centers are subject to an
Walking Horses Get WEG Participation Nod
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association will get a chance to show the world that their horses are versatile and sound now that officials with the World Equestrian Games Foundation have decided to allow them to perform in
Prepare Now for January Foaling
Foals start arriving in January, so having all of the necessary equipment organized and ready to go is a project best completed in December. There are basic supplies that are important to have on hand for foaling mares. These should be in a kit or
20 Thoroughbreds Adopted Via TheHorse.com Service
In the month since its launch, 20 Thoroughbreds have found new homes via TheHorse.com’s free listing service for Thoroughbreds available to good homes. See the list of horses that
AHC Partners with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health
Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health has become the newest sponsor of the American Horse Council (AHC), the horse industry’s unified voice in Washington, D.C.
“We are looking forward to working with Intervet Schering Plough
World Equestrian Games’ Official Image Unveiled
The World Games 2010 Foundation today unveiled the Official Image of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, created by artist LeRoy Neiman.
The painting features each of the eight equestrian sports that comprise the World Equestrian
Glucosamine in a Cushing’s Horse?
As soon as my 20-year-old gelding was diagnosed with equine Cushing’s disease, I eliminated glucosamine from his diet.
Pigeon Fever
Pigeon fever is the common term for an infection caused by the bacterial organism Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also referred to as Dryland Distemper). C. pseudotuberculosis bacteria tend to localize and form abscesses in the
Supplement Safety
Standards help to ensure, manage, and effectively monitor risk of use for products and ingredients for horses.
Unbalanced Behavior
Several months ago my gelding started having “tantrums” and displaying stallionlike tendencies and characteris
Free Horses?
The offer of a free horse today often makes longtime horse owners laugh, cringe, sigh, or all of the above. In the past couple of years as slaughter has left the United States, there have been more horses needing homes that are offered for free tha
