Latest News – The Horse
N.Y. Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Mislabeled Horse Drugs
Alain Lamontagne faces up to a year in jail and $200,000 in fines.
Food Enrichment Activities for Donkeys
Is your donkey bored? Here are suggestions for adding entertaining food to your donkey’s environment.
Stirk Receives Outstanding Veterinary Achievement Award
Due to Dr. Anthony Stirk’s data collection and analysis, equine racing fatalities dropped by a third over 20 years
Call for Abstracts for 2018 WEVA Congress
The 15th biennial WEVA Congress will take place April 21-23 in Beijing, in the Peoples Republic of China.
Gene Mutation: No Performance Effect in Coldblooded Trotters
The “Gaitkeeper” gene mutation has been linked to success in trotting races in Standardbreds.
Gun Runner Closes 2017 Breeders’ Cup With Classic Romp
The 4-year-old son of Candy Ride set blistering fractions throughout the race before pulling away in the stretch.
BEVA Congress Attendance Increases by 20% Over 2016
Nearly 1,200 veterinarians and vet techs/nurses attended this year’s Congress.
Equine Gut Microbiota Research Update
Learn about the innerworkings of horses’ digestive tracts and how the bacteria that reside there impact health.
Forever Unbridled Sparkles in 2017 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
Charles Fipke’s 5-year-old homebred mare scored a half-length victory over Abel Tasman in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Cold Weather Challenges for Horses With Osteoarthritis
Plunging temperatures, snow, and freezing rain can trigger joint discomfort. Here’s how to keep your horse comfortable.
Dr. Kathryn Wulster to Speak on Advanced Imaging Innovations
The equine imaging lecture will take place Nov. 7 at the New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
IFHA Reaffirms Anti-Doping Commitment
The IFHA chairman received authority to work with relevant racing jurisdictions the anti-doping policy’s implementation.
Study: Many Riders Don’t Groom Horses Properly or Safely
Riders evaluated exhibited an average of six dangerous behaviors in a single grooming session, researchers found.
Peaceable Farm Owner Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Anne Williams must serve 18 months in jail and pay $300 in fines.
November KENA Lecture Focuses on Funding
The dinner and lecture will take place Nov. 14 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky.
Scientists Study Horse, Human Heart Coupling
Researchers have learned that horses and humans tend to align their physiological responses to emotional stimulation.
