Latest News – The Horse

Researchers Study Muzzled Horse Behavior
Although horses spent more time walking when muzzled, they also more than doubled the time they spent standing.

Clinical Signs of Internal Parasites in Horses
Dr. Martin Nielsen gives a basic overview of health issues that could indicate your horse has “worms.”

Research Reveals Way to Improve Legume Nitrogen Production
Legumes can fulfill their own nitrogen needs and produce and leave enough in the soil for other plants to use.

Keeping Your Equine Athlete at the Top of His Game
Our sources share nine ways to help your sport horse perform at his best.

Colic: To Refer or Not to Refer
Does your colicking horse need to go to a clinic? Here’s how veterinarians determine the need for referral.

Deworming a Horse With an Unknown Health History
Get parasite control advice for horses that haven’t been dewormed recently from Dr. Kenton Morgan.

Poll Recap: Training Across Riding Disciplines
Of the 305 respondents, 166 (54%) said they’ve cross-trained their horses outside their primary riding disciplines.

Agencies Conducting Aerial Survey of Wild Burros in Arizona
The survey is part of ongoing research to collect information to guide future management of wild burros in Arizona.

Collected, Medium, and Extended Trot Biomechanics Studied
Researchers focused on the effect of collected and lengthened paces in young and mature dressage horses.
The Horse Media Group Receives 2017 Equine Media Awards
The Horse Media Group received four awards, including two first place honors.
Iuliano and Williams Elected to AHC Board of Trustees
Russell Williams represents the U.S. Trotting Association and Matt Iuliano represents The Jockey Club.

BLM To Hold Hearing on Vehicle Use in Wild Horse Management
The public hearing is scheduled for June 27 in Ely, Nevada.

Manure Management and Internal Parasite Control for Horses
Dr. Martin Nielsen explains why composting and good manure management are imperative to internal parasite control.

Feeding to Prevent Colic
Horses are more prone to digestive upset than other domestic animals because of how their GI tract functions.

Senator Mike Enzi Receives AHC’s Rolapp Award
The AHC presents the Rolapp Award annually to a Congress member they believe has supported the horse industry.

The Double-Duty Stallion
Is your stallion expected to perform in both the breeding shed and the arena? Here’s what you need to know.



