Latest News – The Horse
Fall Equine Wellness: What Your Horse Needs
Administer booster vaccinations and target deworming treatments to help protect your horse’s health.
How to Take Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Learn how to take your horse’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and check his hydration status and mucous membranes.
Alabama Barn Fire Kills Tennessee Walking Horses
An early morning barn fire claimed the lives of more than 20 show horses in Alabama earlier this week.
New Jersey Reports First EEE Case in a Horse of 2017
The unvaccinated 5-year-old mare from Cumberland County died Aug. 28.
Protecting Horse Properties Against Wildfire
Identify and reduce fire risk on your property, and have a firewise emergency evacuation plan in place for your horses.
Horse Hoof Pads: What Are They Good For?
Sometimes horses need a little extra support or protection. Find out how hoof pads can help.
2017 Helmet Awareness Day Taking Place Sept. 16-17
Participating retailers around the world will be offering discounts on helmets on these dates.
Poll Recap: Equine Evacuation Plans
Of the 263 respondents, 137 (52%) said they have an evacuation plan for their horses in case of a natural disaster.
New South Wales Officials Seek Input on Horse Identification
Officials are seeking opinions on the possible introduction of mandatory identification for horses in that state.
LSU Equine Researchers Receive Grant Funding
Two researchers with laminitis-related projects received funding.
Penn Vet Announces 2017-18 First Tuesday Lecture Series
Lecture topics will include anesthesia, eye emergencies, sports medicine, biosecurity, foaling problems, and more.
Grade 2 Winner Come On Flip Euthanized
The 26-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, who resided at Old Friends, was euthanized Aug. 31 due to chronic laminitis.
Two More Kansas Horses Confirmed EIA-Positive
One horse is located in Finney County and the other is located in Kearny County; both premises are under quarantine.
UHC’s Operation Gelding Receives AAEP Foundation Grant
The AAEP Foundation’s $10,000 grant marks its seventh year of support for Operation Gelding.
UT Extension Schedules Equine Educational Events
The events, covering a variety of topics, will take place around Tennessee throughout September and October.
BLM Wyoming Releases Fall 2017 Horse Gather Schedule
The BLM plans to gather horses from the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town herd management areas.
