Latest News – The Horse
Wilkins Receives International Applied Research Award
Dr. Pamela Wilkins, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine since 2008, received the Boehringer-Ingelheim WEVA Applied Research Award in April.
Salt River Herd Management Contract Inked
The nonprofit Salt River Wild Horse Management Group will oversee the Arizona herd’s day-to-day management.
How Teaching Horseback Riding Differs From Coaching Other Sports
Horseback riding is a unique sport, in that it’s an “individual” sport with two participants—horse and rider. That also makes it special in the way it’s coached and learned, researchers say.
EHM Confirmed in Stutsman County, North Dakota, Horse
The EHM-positive horse began showing clinical signs on May 11, was euthanized the next day due to poor prognosis, and was confirmed positive May 16.
Is the Hoof Smart? Adaptability of the Equine Foot
Dr. Debra Taylor describes the visual exam of a healthy hoof and how horses’ feet can change in response to external factors.
Commentary: To Medicate or Not to Medicate Thoroughbred Racehorses?
It’s the question that always ignites a fierce debate in the racing world: Should people be able to race Thoroughbreds under the influence of therapeutic medication?
Man Arrested for Arson in Colorado Barn Fire
A Colorado man has been charged with setting a barn fire that killed six horses earlier this year.
More Than 30 Horses Seized in Florida
More than three dozen horses have been relocated after investigators became concerned about their health during an annual inspection of a kennel and sanctuary in Hernando County.
Bill Introduced in Senate in Response to ELD Mandate
Senator Ben Sasse introduced the legislation in an effort to insulate the livestock industry from the electronic logging device (ELD) changes facing the commercial trucking industry.
EHM Confirmed in Williamston County, Texas, Barrel Racing Horse
Prior to EHM confirmation, the affected horse visited a training facility in Liberty Hill and attended barrel races at the Killeen Rodeo Outdoor Arena and the Williamson County Expo Center,
Horse Dies in New Jersey Rodeo Event
A saddle bronc horse died May 26 after colliding with a fence and sustaining a broken neck during a New Jersey rodeo.
Custom Saddles, Other Equipment Stolen at Charity Horse Show
Equestrians reported that saddles, headstalls, saddle pads, show clothes, and other equipment had been stolen from stalls at the Henry County Fairgrounds on May 28.
Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace for Horse Owners
Owning horses is expensive. Here are some horse-person-specific tips and tricks Stephanie learned through coordinating a financial planning class.
Diet, Hoof Care Critical in Preventing, Treating Laminitis
Laminitis is a very common disease in horses but is also preventable and can be treatable if not detected too late.
BLM Seeking Input on North Lander Complex Herd Management Plan
The BLM is seeking input as it analyzes the North Lander Wild Horse Complex herd management plan and future wild horse gathers.
Monitoring Horse Brain Activity in the Field
A new wearable device allows scientists to take electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements from active, moving horses’ brains in real time, which could help us better understand how horses think and react, researchers said.
