Latest News – The Horse
Pair Charged in Wyoming Horse Abandonment Case
David and Bradley Flint allegedly abandoned three horses in the Washakie Wilderness earlier this year.
Amendment Funds Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans
The amendment transfers $5 million to the VA’s Adaptive Sports Grant Program to expand equine-assisted therapy programs.
The Horse Owner, Farrier, and Veterinarian Trinity
The collaborative work of the owner, farrier, and veterinarian can dictate a horse’s soundness and overall health.
Vets With Horsepower Wrap Up Eastern European Tour
These vets go on annual motorcycle tours to deliver continuing professional development and raise funds for charities.
TCA Named Title Sponsor of 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium will take place Oct. 5-8 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Does Horse Water Bucket Placement Matter?
Horses drank significantly more water from a bucket closest to the stall door compared to one near the feeder.
Unwelcome Horse Pasture Plants Got Your Goat? Get a Goat!
Goats were effective at defoliating invasive plant species, which allowed for improved forage availability in pastures.
Kentucky Downs 2017 Research Day Sponsorships Sold Out
Sponsorships were $1,000, with those funds going to support the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Equine Vaccinations Essential During Peak Mosquito Season
Vaccines have proven to offer horses protection against mosquito-borne diseases, including WNV and EEE.
Hendra Virus Confirmed Near Murwillumbah, New South Wales
This is the second equine Hendra virus case confirmed in New South Wales, Australia, in 2017.
Kentucky Confirms Third Equine WNV Case for 2017
The unvaccinated 18-year-old pleasure saddle horse mare presented with severe neurologic signs and was euthanized.
Four Vet Students to Receive Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
The AAEP Foundation and Coyote Rock Ranch will present the $75,000 scholarships at 2017 AAEP Convention.
High-Tech Horse Science
Researchers are using technology to study equine locomotion, physiology, signs of stress, cognition, and more.
Poll Recap: Youth Equine Organizations
Of the 392 respondents, 202 (52%) said they were or are a member of at least one equine youth organization.
Study Examines Tooth Decay in Western Australia’s Horses
Researchers identified risk factors including hay type, water source, breed, and pasture access.
Bacteria Behind Mystery Epidemic in Iceland’s Horses
A specific strain of S. zooepidemicus was likely behind the horses’ coughing and nasal discharge.
