Latest News – The Horse
Top Tweets from the AAEP Equine Colic Symposium
Read some of The Horse staff’s top tweets and take-home messages related to recent equine colic research.
When the Herd Moves, Who Leads and Who Follows?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, horse herds are likely egalitarian and don’t have a dominant stallion and “alpha” mare.
AHC Economic Impact Survey Deadline Extended
The horse owner and supplier survey in the National Economic Impact Study will remain open until Aug. 18.
New Grooms Working Group Meets With FEI President
The group was created to improve communications and interaction with grooms about what the FEI can do to help them.
Swiss Barn Fires Kill More Than 20 Horses
An investigation is underway to determine if the fires at the Swiss National Institute of Equitation are arson-related.
Study Confirms Horses Read Other Horses’ Facial Expressions
Horses reacted to facial expressions in the absence of any other cues, such as body movements, vocal sounds, or odors.
House Committee Passes BLM Funding Bill
The bill would allow the BLM to transfer horses and burros to other government agencies for use as work animals.
As Summer Heats Up, Keep Horses Cool
Keep your horse happy, healthy, and in the game with these health and management tips.
Study Confirms Diet Can Help Manage Equine Gastric Ulcers
A low-starch, fiber-based diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome after medical treatment is stopped.
Why Can’t You Kill Equine Internal Parasites in the Field?
Are there any parasite-killing products I can apply to pastures after I rotate my horses to a different one?
Poll Recap: Free Horses
Of the 502 respondents, 348 (69%) said they have acquired a horse for free.
Clemson Offering Master Equine Manager Certification Course
The course will cover horse welfare, nutrition, health care, and selection, as well as practical skills and more.
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.
