Latest News – The Horse
Olympic Dressage Preview: Can Dujardin, Valegro Do It Again?
World record holders Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro (GBR) will face stiff competition in Rio.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The affected horse from Madison County did not survive.
How Does a Slipping Saddle Impact Rider Biomechanics?
Saddle slip can negatively impact rider balance and equine locomotion, as well as rider biomechanics, researchers found.
Streptococcus Between Species
Can Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus be transferred from horses to people?
Minnesota Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2016
The unvaccinated 1.5-year-old Friesian stallion has been unable to stand for a week and is receiving supportive care.
Poll Recap: Farm and Liability Insurance
Of the 325 respondents, 187 (58%) said they have a farm policy or extra liability insurance.
Stover Receives AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
Dr. Sue Stover’s research focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal injuries in equine athletes.
Olympic Eventing Preview: Jung Could be Hard to Beat
Reigning Olympic champion Michael Jung (GER) and the rest of the field will kick off the competition on Aug. 6.
Two Horses Found Slaughtered in Florida
Investigators found the carcass of a gray Paso Fino on July 31 and the remains of a second horse on Aug. 1.
Are Equine Personality Traits Heritable?
Researchers studied personality trends in draft horses, Warmbloods, and draft-Warmblood-crosses to find out.
FDA Approves Equine Firocoxib Tablets
Merial says the prescription tablets will be available on the market in early fall.
New International Forum for Racehorse Aftercare
The forum is designed to unite the operations around the world that facilitate and promote the retraining of racehorses.
Three Female Burros Shot and Killed in Arizona
The BLM is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Iowa State Seeks Participants for Equine Skin Tumor Study
Researchers are studying immunotherapy using an antibody called anti-CD47 for reducing equine skin tumors.
Detecting Upper Body Issues in Horses
Learn about less common but more difficult to diagnose upper body lamenesses in horses.
Scientists Examining Why Don’t Owners Vaccinate Against Flu
Horse owners are urged to assist with the research by completing an online survey.
