Latest News – The Horse
Justify Completes Historic Triple Crown Sweep
Undefeated Justify completed his history-making conquest of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s Grade I Belmont Stakes. He is the 13th horse to complete the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont sweep.
Scientists Monitor Jumpers’ Heart Rates During Competition
Researchers tested a technique to log heart rate and speed data from each horse in an attempt to monitor, step-by-step, the horse’s physical response to jumping during training, competition, and recovery.
House Approves Funding for Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2018 included an amendment to increase Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Grant Program funding equine-assisted therapy.
Massachusetts Owners Advised to Vaccinate Horses
Officials say “spring shots” can help protect horses from mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Australian Vets Say Now is the Time to Vaccinate Horses Against Hendra
Although Hendra virus—which has only been diagnosed in Australia thus far—can strike at any time, traditionally there are more cases during the winter months, which have arrived in Australia.
BLM Proposes Two Wild Horse Gathers in Colorado
The BLM is seeking public comment on two potential wild horse gathers this summer or fall to help maintain healthy wild horse populations on healthy lands in Northwest Colorado.
Don’t Administer ‘New,’ ‘Old’ Equine Influenza Vaccines in Quick Succession
In a recent study Japanese researchers found that the right mix of equine influenza vaccines provided immunity against the virus; the wrong mix, however, did not.
Equine Groups Offering Help in Guatemala
Several equine veterinary and horse welfare groups are hoping to help victims—humans and animals alike—of a volcano eruption in Guatemala.
Justify’s Connections Pledge to Support New Vocations
Justify’s connections have committed to donating a percentage of earnings from Saturday’s Belmont Stakes to support New Vocations’ mission to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses.
Modoc National Forest Wild Horse Gather Planned for September
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to gather approximately 1,000 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory.
Treat-Training Horses While Riding
Our equine behavior expert offers advice for applying learning theory and treat-training horses under saddle.
Gaze, Posture Help Riders Move Smoothly With Horses
More experienced riders held their eyes on a specific point more frequently than less experienced riders, who shifted their vision frequently to look at more things, researchers found.
Second Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed in Kentucky
The affected yearling Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is expected to make a full recovery.
Deworming Horses: Dealing With Differing Opinions
A reader trying to adhere to current deworming recommendations wonders how to manage her horse who is boarded at a farm that still practices rotational deworming. An equine parasitologist weighs in.
BLM to Release Horses Back to Sands Basin Herd Management Area
The BLM Idaho’s Owyhee Field Office will release 26 wild horses to the Sands Basin Herd Management Area, nearly all of which was burned by the 279,144-acre Soda Fire in 2015,
Vets Validate Standing Thyroid Removal Procedure for Horses
Researchers say the standing technique minimizes risk to the patient, reduces costs to the client, and limits complications.
