Latest News – The Horse
How Footing Impacts Musculoskeletal Health, Performance
Footing is one of the most common factors cited when a horse performs poorly or suffers an injury.
Graham Motion Joins Water Hay Oats Alliance
He is the latest member in a growing list of Thoroughbred trainers that support passage of the Horseracing Integrity Act.
Poll Recap: Horse-Related Resolutions for 2018
Of the 196 respondents, 101 (52%) said they’ve set a horse-related resolution for the new year.
BLM Seeks Information on Arizona Wild Burro Death
The agency is seeking information on an incident that left a wild burro seriously injured and resulted in the animal’s death.
South Carolina Saddle Thief Sought
Five saddles, other equestrian equipment, and a pressure washer were taken from a property near Lake Wateree last month.
Readers Share Cold-Weather Horse Care Survival Tips
Extreme winter weather conditions can make horse care and barn chores challenging. Stay warm with these tips.
Researchers Find Mutations Behind ‘Tiger Eye’ in Paso Finos
This yellow, amber, or orange iris found in some Paso Finos seems to have no association with eye or vision problems.
More Than 30 Horses Removed in Michigan
Sharon Kay Evans is facing multiple charges after authorities removed 32 horses and more than 200 other animals from her Lenawee County property.
Piroplasmosis Presents Problems for Przewalski Horses
Researchers say the disease kills one out of five Przewalski horses in one major refuge area.
Diagnosing Poor Performance: A Case Report
Here’s how veterinarians diagnosed and treated a Warmblood that stopped intermittently when working under saddle.
Owner of Dead, Discarded Horses Sought
Officials are seeking whoever discarded the carcasses of two horses on the side of Pennsylvania road.
Keep Horse Barns Safe From Fire as Cold Bears Down
The National Fire Protection Association shared tips for keeping barns safe from fire. Is your stable ready?
BLM Oregon Plans Bait-Trap Gather in South Steens HMA
The BLM said the appropriate management level is 159 to 304 horses and the current population is more than 600.
Study: Hay Helps Shetland Ponies Adapt to Winter Conditions
Ponies that didn’t receive extra hay adapted to the available food supply, but blood parameters suggested health problems could develop when the available fodder is insufficient.
What Does a ‘Free’ Horse Cost? Part 2
Now that you’ve acquired your “free” horse, here’s how to keep him healthy.
Purdue Horsemen’s Forum Scheduled for Feb. 10
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
