Latest News – The Horse
WinStar, Grayson-Jockey Club Partner for Giving Tuesday
WinStar will sponsor of the WinStar-Grayson #GivingTuesday Challenge, to be held on Nov. 28.
Benefits of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Horses
This approach remains an important tool for helping manage a variety of equine conditions/ injuries.
Fat Options to Help Your Horse Hold Weight During the Winter
Oil? Rice bran or flax seeds? Fat-fortified feed? Learn how to pick the best option for horses that are hard-keepers.
Pasture Management 101: High-Traffic Areas and Overgrowth
Appropriately managing high-traffic areas and pasture overgrowth can help improve your horse’s habitat and health.
CCTV to be Added to All English Slaughterhouses in 2018
The goal is to ensure welfare standards for animals–including horses, ponies, and other equids–are met and enforced.
Weiss Named Vice-President of ASPCA Equine Welfare Program
Emily Weiss, PhD, Cert. AAB, will oversee the strategic direction of the equine welfare program.
Clean Up Combustibles in Horse Barns Before Winter
Combustibles are unavoidable on a horse farm, but how you manage them can considerably reduce the risk of a barn fire.
Blood Test Misses Mark for Diagnosing Equine Gastric Ulcers
Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
ISES 2017 Down Under: Let the Show Begin
The International Society for Equitation Science event will take place Nov. 22-25, in New South Wales, Australia.
Does Spirulina Benefit Horses With EMS?
Compared to a control diet, Spirulina supplementation led to significant weight loss and reduced fasting insulin levels, researchers found.
Split Sample Program Launched for New York Racetracks
New York launched its split sample program started on opening day at Aqueduct Racetrack, in Queens.
BLM, University of Wyoming Continue Horse Movement Study
Researchers are now tracking 30 collared mares’ movement throughout the Adobe Town herd management area.
New Jersey Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
The 25-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Warren County was euthanized on Nov. 2.
Which Horse Bedding Is Best?
Scientists sought an answer but found there’s no perfect bedding for all situations. Each has benefits and drawbacks.
Feeding Your Horse During the Winter
How can you make sure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs during the cold months? Ask our equine nutritionist!
Equine Research Could Keep Humans From Getting Hoarse
A technique developed to investigate strangles helped scientists understand the bacteria behind human sore throats.
