Latest News – The Horse

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.

BLM to Conduct Emergency Gather in Wildfire-Ravaged HMA
Forage and water sources are scarce after Nevada’s Fox and Lake Range Herd Management Area was burned by wildfire.

Oregon State Treating Horse for Neurotrophic EHV-1
The horse is from the Coos Bay, Oregon, area and became acutely affected with weakness and staggering on Nov. 4.

Getting Ahead of Gene Doping in Racehorses
Gene doping’s effects, good or bad, remain unclear. It might not affect performance and could have serious side effects.

New Dairy Donkey Management, Welfare Guidelines Published
Researchers from The Donkey Sanctuary and the University of Milan developed the guidelines during a two-year study.

All 2017 Breeders’ Cup Drug Tests Clean
The out-of-competition tests from all horses preparing for the Breeders’ Cup were clear, as well.

Poll Recap: Favorite Riding Season
Of the 795 respondents, 437 (55%) said fall is their favorite riding season.

2017 AAEP Convention Preview from The Horse
Get an early look at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 63rd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
FDA Withdraws Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding
The FDA said it will develop and issue a new draft guidance, which should be available in early 2018 for public comment.
Florida Woman Charged With DUI While Riding Horse
Donna Byrne is facing multiple charges after she allegedly rode her horse down a busy roadway while she was intoxicated.
Florida Veterinarian Facing Cruelty Charges Arrested Again
Gail Nichols, DVM, and her husband, allegedly failed to treat a horse in their care for a dental issue.

How Common is Laminitis in Australian Horses?
Researchers found a similar prevalence of laminitis in Australian horses and ponies as in America and Europe.

Lymphangitis: A Frustrating Condition in Horses
This recurrent limb infection and swelling is challenging to treat. Here’s what you need to know.

U.S. Can Again Export Horses to China
In 2015 China placed a hold on the importation of live U.S. horses due to concerns about equine infectious anemia.
Time to Ride Celebrates 2017 Challenge Winners
Stables, clubs, and businesses expanding access to horses received $100,000 in cash and prizes.