Latest News – The Horse
Senior Horse Superstars: 2016 Tevis Competitors
Each year, some of the top endurance horses and riders in the country flock to California to try their hand at the Tevis Cup, a
Does EMS Impact Horses’ Immune Responses to Vaccines?
EMS did not appear to significantly impact horses’ humoral responses compared to age-matched controls, researchers said.
Inbred Horses Help Scientists Identify IBH Gene Locations
Researchers studied a group of related Exmoor ponies to find the chromosomes that could carry IBH-related genes.
Horse Laterality, Human Handedness, and Rein Tension
Rein tension tended to be higher when a right-handed rider rode left-lateral horses compared to right-lateral ones.
Warmblood Filly in British Columbia Stolen
The 12-day-old Oldenburg foal was taken from her Langley, BC, pasture on Aug. 7.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Horse Beating Case
Sensenig pleaded guilty to both summary counts of animal cruelty during his court appearance on Aug. 8.
2016 Olympics: USA’s Dutton Wins Individual Eventing Bronze
Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice take third to gold-medal-winning Michael Jung of Germany.
Could Bone Marrow Aspirate Help Heal Tendon Injuries?
Injecting bone marrow aspirate into core SDFT lesions yielded good results for returning racehorses to competition.
France Clinches Eventing Team Gold at Rio 2016 Olympics
Germany earned the silver, and Australia claimed bronze.
Fourth Case Reported of EEE in a Virginia Horse This Year
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.
Fourth Case This Year of EEE Reported in a Virginia Horse
The 6-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hopewell was euthanized because of the disease.
Wisconsin Horse Dies of West Nile Virus
The 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding resided in St. Croix County.
Colorado Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2016
A horse in Weld County, Colorado, was diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) on August 5, making it the first confirmed case of WNV in
Poll Recap: If You Won the Lottery: Equine Edition
Of the 1,296 respondents, 571 (44%) said they would build their dream barn with lottery winnings.
North Dakota Mule Dies of West Nile Virus
The mule, located in Burleigh County, had not been vaccinated against the disease.
World Class Veterinary Care for Equine Olympic Athletes
Take a look inside equine veterinary care at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
