Latest News – The Horse
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM will gather 250 horses from the Deer Spring area in Nevada’s Antelope Valley Herd Management Area because there is not enough water to support all the horses residing in the area.
Building Your Horse’s Health Care Dream Team
Horse health care often requires teamwork. Use these tips to find the right equine health professionals for your team.
At a Glance: Caring for Senior Horses
Caring for the older horse can require special attention to his needs. Download this free guide to find out what health issues to watch for and how to keep your senior horse happy and healthy.
August KENA Meeting: Mitigating Risk for Farm, Horse Owners
The event will take place Aug. 21 at The Red Mile Clubhouse, in Lexington, Kentucky. A networking reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the lecture at 6:00.
Strangles Outbreak Temporarily Closes Bruneau Wild Horse Corrals
The closure could delay the shipment of the wild horses gathered from three Wyoming herd management areas to BLM facilities and events nationwide to be placed into private care.
What Do Lyme Disease Titers Mean in Horses?
If a horse tests positive for Lyme disease antibodies, does that mean the horse has the disease? Dr. Eric Swinebroad responds.
BLM Gathers Wild Horses From Private Lands
The BLM gathered 92 wild horses from private lands in and around the HMA in response to letters from private landowners and a request from the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
5 Tips for Packing the Pounds on Performance Horses
Does your performance horse need to pack on a few more pounds? Here are some tips to consider when managing a hard-keeping equine athlete.
Saratoga Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
Saratoga Race Course has been accredited since 2009, the alliance’s first year.
BLM Seeks Comment on Utah Horse Management Plan
The BLM’s Cedar City Field Office and Dixie National Forest Service Pine Valley Ranger District are seeking input on an environmental assessment analyzing a proposed herd management area plan, including wild horse gathers and removals in the North Hills Joint Management Area.
BLM to Begin Red Desert Wild Horse Gather
The BLM plans to begin gathering approximately 2,670 adult horses around Aug. 6 from the Red Desert Wild Horse Complex in Southwestern Wyoming.
Lyme Disease Testing for Horses
Equine internal medicine specialist Dr. Eric Swinebroad offers an overview of testing available for Lyme disease.
How Vibration Plates Impact Horse Hoof Growth
Results from a recent pilot study suggest that vibrating plates could help increase hoof growth rates when used consistently, but variably.
Lyme Disease Risk in Horses by Region
Find out where Lyme disease is most prevalent in the U.S. and Canada from Dr. Eric Swinebroad.
Problems in Passing Other Horses in the Arena
What can I do to help my horse get over his fear of other horses coming toward him or passing him in the arena?
Do Horses Understand Object Size?
Horses don’t seem to be able to reason about object size the way we do. In other words, it might not occur to horses that their 1,200-pound frames can’t quite hide behind a 5-inch-wide tree trunk.
