Latest News – The Horse
Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Issues Statement on Mongolian Groom
The organization has engaged Dr. Larry Bramlage to conduct an independent evaluation of the horse’s hind limb fracture, which resulted in euthanasia after the Classic race.
Vino Rosso Emulates Sire Curlin in Breeders’ Cup Classic
The 4-year-old drove past 5-2 favorite McKinzie to win, going away by 4 1/4 lengths.
Blue Prize Wins 2019 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
The 6-year-old Argentinean-bred bested heavy favorite Midnight Bisou.
Extreme Winter Weather: Evacuate Your Horses or Shelter in Place?
Are you not sure if your barn can hold up to a heavy snow load? Get advice from emergency preparedness expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted.
New York Officials Release EHM Quarantine
A Suffolk County facility on Long Island where an aged gelding was diagnosed with EHM is resuming normal operations after clearing the required quarantine period.
Commentary: Dabbling in Clicker Training and Groundwork
Have you tried incorporating clicker training into your horse training? Stephanie shares how clicker training exercises are helping strengthen both her OTTB’s core and their communication on the ground.
Special Report: What We Know About Bisphosphonates For Horses
Navicular syndrome management changed significantly in 2014 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bisphosphonates for treatment. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Does a Racehorse Know if He Wins or Loses?
And what difference would it make to the horse if he wins or loses? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for EHV Euthanized
The affected horse developed equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).
Two California Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Both horses’ vaccination status is unknown.
Survey: Men, Non-FEI Sport Competitors More Likely to Ride With Spurs
British researchers investigated spur use in riders. Here’s what they found.
Evacuating When You Have More Horses Than Trailer Spots
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted shares insight on how to handle this difficult situation during an emergency.
How to ID a Horse During Wildfire
Our expert, Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, offers suggestions on how to mark your horse with identification in case of wildfire.
Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus
Two Maryland horses were also exposed. Officials have quarantined the Loudoun County premises.
Nevada Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The affected Clark County facility is under mandatory quarantine.
First Kansas Horses Confirmed With VSV in 2019
Kansas becomes the eighth state with confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus this year.
