Latest News – The Horse
2016 Time to Ride Challenge Wraps Up
More than 1,000 events were held during this year’s competition to help introduce newcomers to horses.
Breaking Down Equine Body Condition
Assess your horse’s body condition regularly so you can adjust his diet accordingly and identify potential problems.
Feeding Foals
Proper nutrition throughout the foal’s first year of can impact his musculoskeletal health and his future performance as an athlete. The growing foal passes through three important nutritional phases: nursing, creep feeding, and weaning.
2016 Zoetis PRCA Vet of the Year Award Finalists Announced
The finalists are Drs. Ben Espy, Troy Ford, Mike Harms, Marty Tanner, and Edward Taylor.
Enter TheHorse.com’s “Why Does My Horse Do That?” Contest
A video of your horse’s behavior could win an evaluation by Dr. Sue McDonnell and a prize pack from Zylkene Equine.
Reid Receives BVA’s Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal
Dr. Stuart Reid, who has an equine background, was recognized for his contributions as an academic and researcher.
Equine Guelph Introduces Barn Fire Prevention Tool
Users receive a personalized list of recommended improvements to help prevent barn fires at their facilities.
Weller Elected New BEVA Junior Vice President
Dr. Renate Weller is a professor of comparative imaging and biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College.
Rabies in Horses: Preventable but Still Invariably Fatal
Once an animal is affected, the disease is invariably fatal. However, rabies prevention is easy. Here’s what to know.
Eclipse Champion Hidden Lake Dead at 23
The 23-year-old daughter of Quiet American was euthanized Sept. 29 due to infirmities of old age.
Equine Parasite Control: What’s New?
Horse deworming recommendations have changed. Get up-to-date with Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky.
Borell Takes Plea Deal in Horse Abandonment Case
Charles Borell pleaded guilty to nine counts of second-degree misdemeanor animal cruelty under an Alford plea.
Protect Your Horse From Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that causes both recurrent uveitis (“moon blindness”)—especially in Appaloosas, draft horses, and Warmbloods—and abortion in horses. But now there’s a vaccine to prevent it. Is your horse is at risk?
Additional Equine WNV Cases Reported Across Country
Cases were recently reported in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Washington.
U.S. House Passes Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act
The bill is designed to help improve trail maintenance without the need for additional funding.
Colorado Equine WNV Case Count Rises to 12
Cases have been confirmed in Larimer, Weld, LaPlata, Adams, Mesa, and Pueblo counties.
