Latest News – The Horse
BHA to Note Horses’ First Start Since Wind Surgery on Cards
This racecard data will provide transparency for bettors and help generate data for equine health and welfare research.
Do Obese Horses Spend More Time Eating Than Lean Ones?
Lean horses actually spent more time than obese ones eating, but both groups consume roughly the same amount of hay.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Triple Crown Nutrition
Learn about Triple Crown Nutrition’s mission to offer fixed-formula horse feeds from Dr. Bill Vandergriff.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Succeed
Patrick Warczak Jr., VP of marketing for Freedom Health, talks about how Succeed supports equine gut health.
BHA: Foal Notifications Aid in Thoroughbreds’ Care for Life
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, breeders/owners will be required to report the birth of a foal in Great Britain within 30 days.
ASPCA Grants $185,000 to Help Retired Racehorses
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2 million to help protect former racehorses.
BHA Seeks Rule Change on Anti-Doping Penalties
The BHA hopes to ensure its ability to enforce penalties for breaching the equine anti-doping rules.
OSU Resumes Normal Operations Following EHV-1 Case
There was no virus transmission to other horses within or outside of the hospital.
More Than 5,300 Saddle Up in San Antonio at AAEP Convention
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 63rd Annual Convention took place Nov. 17-21 in San Antonio, Texas.
Prehistoric Climate Change and Horses: A Regional View
Scientists learned that horses in present-day Switzerland survived the last Ice Age and thrived for a while afterward.
Set Up Your Senior Horse For Cold-Weather Comfort
Ensure you’re providing your senior horse with the support he needs to stay healthy all winter long.
Diagnosing Equine Upper-Airway Abnormalities
Surgeon Dr. Brett Woodie covers ways vets can identify the causes of upper-respiratory issues in athletic horses.
DNA Analysis Reveals New Genus of Extinct Horses
Researchers discovered a previously unrecognized genus of extinct horses that roamed North America during the last ice age.
Putting the Tractor Before the Horse
Must-know info when buying a tractor for your horse property.
Digital Foal Certificates to be Introduced in 2018
The Jockey Club will be using digital foal certificates to replace hard copies beginning with the 2018 foal crop.
Horse Owners Face Animal Cruelty Charges After Traffic Crash
The owners were ordered to repair fencing the day before the crash that left a motorist injured and a horse dead.
