Latest News – The Horse
Newborn Foals: What to Watch For
Be familiar with the most common problems that can happen within 24 hours of foaling.
Equine Colic: Early Intervention Saves Lives
Colic is the No. 1 killer of horses. Learn how to spot the signs and give your horse the greatest chance at survival.
The Past, Present, and Future of Equitation Science
Through good research and communication, equitation science can continue to evolve in a positive manner with the goal of improving equine welfare and horse and rider interactions.
Dozens of Horses Seized in Van Zandt County, Texas
Officials seized 70 horses and nine donkeys from a self-described animal rescue. They also found the remains of more than 50 horses in various stages of decay on the same property.
Adam Named UK Equine Outreach Veterinarian
In her new position Dr. Emma Adam will work to forge links between the equine industry and the University of Kentucky so more people can leverage the combined resources and share knowledge.
Returning Horses to the Scene of the Fire
How will the horses that survived the San Luis Rey Downs Training Center fire respond to moving back to the facility? An equine behavior expert shares her insight.
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Texas Horse Herd Seizure
A Texas man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after officials seized 32 allegedly maltreated horses from a McLennan County farm last month.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Lincoln County, South Dakota, Horse
The horse that tested positive for EHV-1 has traveled extensively in South Dakota for cutting and sorting events in the past few weeks.
New CEM Protocol Introduced in Great Britain
New procedures are now in place to safeguard Britain’s equine population from future contagious equine metritis (CEM) outbreaks.
Getting to the Bottom of Sudden Death in Sport Horses
There’s been very little scientific study into sudden death in sport horses, but researchers recently reviewed a number of incidents with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of fatalities that occur.
Capturing and Analyzing Limb Injuries in Racehorses
Scientists hope an estimation of the forces applied to the ligaments and tendons can be used to test the soft-tissue structures’ strain when the limb is faced with variable footing and ground reaction forces.
Assateague Island Home to 83 Horses
The National Park Service’s population census of the wild horses on Assateague Island revealed 82 horses, and a new foal, bringing the herd total to 83.
Researchers Study Potential R. equi Vaccine
Vaccinating mares against the polysaccharide poly-N-acetyl glucosamine appears to effectively protect foals against R. equi pneumonia, researchers found.
Horse Owners: Are You Prepared for Natural Disasters?
Can you answer “yes” to the question, “Have we done due diligence with developing a functional all-hazards disaster plan to protect us and the animals that make up such a significant part of our lives?”
Hurricane Harvey: Impact and Response Related to Texas Equids
Learn how emergency responders helped the 88,000 horses, donkeys, and mules residing in the 41 Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
2018 TIP Noncompetition Award Applications Available
Applications for The Jockey Club’s TIP Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the Young Rider of the Year Award are due June 30.
