Latest News – The Horse
EHV: No Link Between Conn. Case and Other Cases
A horse at Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Conn., that tested positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) last week does not appear to be linked to the group of imported horses whose distribution gave rise to an
Book by U.S. Cavalry School Horseshoeing Instructor Available
A concise collection of fundamental equine hoof-care information and techniques from one of history’s most influential horseshoers is once again available to farriers tending to the nation’s horses.
Frank Churchill, author of American
Ocala Herpesvirus Meeting: A Veterinarian’s Perspective
On Dec. 20 the state of Florida, in conjunction with the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, held an afternoon equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) meeting for veterinarians, farm managers, and horse owners in Ocala, Fla., at the
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Adds Director of External Relations
The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that it has added Terry Johnson as its Director of External Relations. Johnson assumes the post after serving for two years as Executive Director of the Kentucky Sports Authority in Frankfort.
What Were They Thinking?
Somewhere out there are one or more people–owners, trainers, tack shop managers, veterinarians, etc.–who know where the guilt should lie. A counterfeit clenbuterol product was brought into the United States illegally (by someone), allegedly sold
2006: A Year in Equine Health News
As 2006 rides into the sunset, the staff of The Horse takes a look back at the biggest and most beloved stories of the year.
These are the most newsworthy events and advances in equine health care featured in the magazine in 2006:
Riders Invited to Join Best of America by Horseback Tour
The national television show, Best of America by Horseback, has announced today its dates and schedule for their 2007 Grand Tour of America, inviting trail riders from all over to ride with them on location while filming for their
Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine Presents Lecture Series
In response to the many inquiries we have received, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is proud to present six educational opportunities for the horse owners of New England. Presented on Wednesday evenings in January, February and
Reward Offered for Information on Minn. Horse Shootings
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two horses in Brown County, Minn. in December.
Saddle Shopping? New Resource Offers Online Assistance
Finding a Western saddle that fits well is a task that has horse owners turning to the new online Saddle Expert System. With well over 200 different breeds of horses, one can imagine how tricky it can be to find a saddle that fits just right.
Wild Horse And Burro Round-Up To Proceed
America’s Wild Horse Advocates try to halt the BLM’s herd management program
A Las Vegas federal judge has refused to stop the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from rounding up wild horses and burros Tuesday in the Spring Mountains
EHV-1 Update: Northern Cal Horsemen Await Test Results
The equine herpesvirus quarantine continued at three Bay Area tracks Dec. 31 as Northern California horsemen await test results that won’t be known until after the New Year’s weekend.
All 40 horses in Lloyd Mason’s barn have been tested
Dr. Dean Scoggins Obituary
Ross Dean Scoggins, DVM, of Villa Grove, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, according to the obituary in The News-Gazette (
Airplane Kills Horse in Romania
A Romanian airplane killed a horse this morning on Bacau Airport (300 km north from Bucharest), reported
Honor of a Lifetime
As the AAEP enters its 53rd year of protecting the health and welfare of the horse, I am extremely honored to serve as the association’s president.
The AAEP’s long-range goals and mission have been clearly defined by its board of directors and
What’s Wrong? (Understanding Horses)
How do you tell if a horse has a physical, behavioral, or a training problem? Once you rule out a physical condition, are the other two options that different from one another?
Andy Anderson, DVM, grew up training, riding, and showing
