Latest News – The Horse
Pain in The Neck
A 10-year-old Icelandic gelding has a tendency to hold his head to the right while at a walk.
Needing a Pick-Me-Up
Is my mare’s lack of energy due to the low weight? What are the other possible causes?
Seeking an Expert
We live in the age of instant and abundant information. Today’s horse owners and enthusiasts are extremely well-informed and have high expectations for the medical care of their animals. As a result, it is not uncommon when a horse develops a
4 Communication Tips
Dr. Ben Espy offers his advice on communicating with your veterinarian.
Best Breeding Approach
Q: For a horse reproduction project in my equine seminar course, I was trying to find video clips of horses breeding. Well, there were many on YouTube, and it took awhile to find the decent ones. But once I found some that were
Botulism: A Perfect Killer
Horses are highly susceptible to botulism toxins; vaccination and feed/water management are key to prevention.
Botulism is an often-lethal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Although
War Drum and The Basics
A horse that nearly was sent to the killers because of his dangerous habits learned “The Basics” and became a good citizen.
No one would ever mistake War Drum for a reining horse
Two Horses Dragged; Officials Say Charges Unlikely
Two horses in rural Owyhee County, Idaho, were dragged to death last weekend, after the driver of a pickup truck left a team-roping competition without realizing they were tied to the back of his trailer.
Sheriff Gary Aman says the
Rescue Group Awarded Custody of Seized Horses
A horse rescue group will care for seven starving horses removed this month from a Clarke County, Va., farm.
A Clarke County General District Court judge ruled Thursday that the animals should be given to the U.S. Equine Rescue League.
Enhancing Stallion Fertility
Science and good management are keys to keeping stallions at top breeding performance.
Another equine breeding season is only a short time away, with many breeding sheds
Older Horses Part 6: The Final Decision
There can be many factors that lead to the decision for euthanasia–whether it’s “just time” or immediacy.
Bedding Choices
Investigate which bedding choice is safe, healthful, and cost-effective for your operation.
Stalls have traditionally been bedded with materials that provide cushion and
Be Prepared
With natural disasters, hindsight is 20/20. If we are concerned about our horses, then we must plan for them.
Tobiano Gene Discoveries Mean Better Tests
Looking to breed for spots and have certainty about it?
Breeders trying to produce horses with tobiano coloring have a new tool, available through genetic research, to help them select their breeding stock.
