Latest News – The Horse
Horse Training Aid Lowers Rein Tension, Encourages Neck Flexion
The horse training aid researchers tested–made up of a system of loops and a pulley–could help keep rein tension levels at near zero with the horse’s nose at the vertical.
BLM Oregon Seeking Input on Beaty Butte HMA Plan
The BLM hopes to gather all wild horses residing at the Beaty Butte HMA and subsequently return 100 studs and fertility control-treated mares to the range.
Nevada Wild Horse Range Emergency Gather Concludes
The BLM gathered and removed 801 horses from the Nevada Wild Horse Range, in Nye County.
WNV in Maryland Horses: Two Cases Confirmed
One infected horse in Anne Arundel County responded to supportive treatment and recovered, but the affected Carroll County horse had severe neurologic clinical signs was euthanized. Neither was vaccinated against WNV.
EEE in New Jersey Horses: Second Case Confirmed
The unvaccinated 12-year-old gelding from Camden County was euthanized on Aug. 27.
Why is My Horse Aggressive in the Stall?
A senior mare gets grumpy when other horses walk by her in the barn. Our equine behaviorist looks at possible reasons why and how her owner can fix her aggressive behavior.
Inbreeding in Thoroughbreds: Positives and Negatives
Selective breeding has led to a Thoroughbred uniquely adapted to modern racing’s demands. But it’s also led to inbreeding, and with that has come some less favorable genetic issues.
WNV in Delaware Horses: First Cases of 2018 Confirmed
The Delaware state veterinarian has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Kent County.
WNV in Idaho Horses: 2018 Case Count Rises to Three
A 10-year-old Quarter Horse stallion, with an unknown vaccination history, from Jerome County developed neurologic signs of disease and was subsequently euthanized.
2018 Equitation Science Conference Heads to Rome
The event will take place Sept. 21 at the Lanceri di Montebello military academy, where equine welfare pioneer Captain Federico Caprilli worked in the 1800s.
WNV in Iowa Horses: Fourth Positive Case Identified
A 2-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Polk County was euthanized Aug. 25 due to disease severity.
WNV in Ohio Horses: 2018 Case Count Rises to Four
Horses from Holmes, Medina, and Tuscarawas counties have tested positive for West Nile virus thus far in 2018.
A Day in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Technician
Taylor Equine Hospital assistant Ali Harman’s dream job involves clinic cases, farm calls, and foal watch.
Physical vs. Psychological Issues in Horses
How does a veterinary behaviorist know for sure something is or is not a psychological problem?
AAEP Foundation Allots More Than $700,000 to Support Equine Welfare
In 2018 the AAEP Foundation approved $701,723 to fund 28 organizations, projects, and programs committed to its mission of improving horse health and welfare.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: First Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 9-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Pendleton County is in stable condition and has a favorable prognosis for survival.
