Latest News – The Horse
Meet a Horse in Washington, D.C. on July 21
The AHC and partners hope to introduce new people to the world of horses on July 21 during the USDA’s Farmers Market.
The Ark at JFK Opens Quarantine Facilities
The Ark’s facilities are designed to eliminate the introduction of disease to the United States from imported horses.
How Well Do Horse Owners Recognize Laminitis?
Owners did not recognize laminitis in 42 out of 93 cases; rather, they cited undefined lameness, hoof abscess, or colic.
A Look at Pony Club’s Feeding Rules
Our nutrition expert, who’s also a USPC regional supervisor, shares the basic nutrition rules every Pony Clubber learns.
Study: Most Modern Horses Descendants of Oriental Stallions
The paternal lines of nearly all modern horses trace to stallions brought to Europe from Asia over the last 700 years.
Farrier Association Creates Veterinary Student Scholarship
The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers created the award in honor of Dr. Frank Gravlee.
Helping Horses in Hot Weather
Washington State University vets say Inland Northwest owners should watch horses carefully as temperatures rise.
Australian Horse Owners: Vaccinate Against Hendra
Animal health officials say vaccination is the most effective way of reducing the risk of Hendra infection in horses.
Equine Dental Care 101
Regular dental checkups will protect your horse’s overall health, comfort, and well-being. Here are the basics.
BLM Seeks Comments on Silver King HMA Assessment
The BLM hopes the horse gather proposed in the EA would help improve vegetation, habitat, and watershed health.
International Horse Movements and Disease Risk
From 1995 to 2014, the OIE received reports of 54 disease events associated with international horse movement.
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2017
The affected 14-month-old Quarter Horse filly from Kern County displayed severe neurologic signs and was euthanized.
BLM Issues Draft EA on Wyoming Wild Horse Gather
The population of 2,836 horses in three HMAs exceeds the cumulative AML of 1,560 animals by about 80%, the BLM says.
Common Sense Biosecurity
Guidelines are readily available, but common sense is the first step to effective biosecurity, one veterinarian says.
Swiss Researchers Encourage Modern Parasite Control Methods
Using their “check-before-treat” program, scientists are finding record-low equine parasite burdens in Switzerland.
How Horses Learn
Learning theory describes how we can influence horse behavior and improve training outcomes. Discover how to shape your horse’s behavior.
