Latest News – The Horse
Florida Woman Accused of Grand Theft Involving Horses
Elena Escoda allegedly stole three show horses valued in excess of $220,000 and attempted to sell one of them online.
Equine Genetics Researcher Lear Dies at 64
Teri Lear, PhD, worked on the Horse Genome Project, which resulted in the first map of a horse’s genetic sequence.
Poll Recap: Favorite Time of Day at the Barn
Of the 811 respondents, 408 (50%) said they’ll take any time they can get with their horse.
New Equine Canada Horse Welfare Rule Effective Immediately
Horses not accepted at the first FEI inspection may not compete in national classes at the same event for 48 hours.
BLM Cites Herd Growth as One Cause of $1 Billion Shortfall
But some wild horse advocates believe the shortfall is due to the agency’s failure to manage the animals effectively.
A Day in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Student
Hayley Rasmussen-Ball describes a typical 24 hours in the world she wouldn’t trade for anything.
Hurricane Preparedness
Dr. Becky McConnico offers advice on planning for hurricane season.
Common Equine Conflict Behaviors
Dr. Robin Foster, an animal behavior consultant, shares what equine issues owners face most often.
Florida Reports Second Equine EEE Case of 2016
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Mustang began showing clinical signs May 6 and was euthanized for humane reasons on May 7.
One Florida Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1, Euthanized
The index case’s home premises in Palm Beach County has been placed under quarantine.
Weights and Measures: Equine Feed Practices in the U.S.
Researchers determined that both veterinarians and owners need more equine nutrition education.
Pimlico Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
Pimlico is home of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.
Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Equine Abortions
This is the first study to identify a potential genetic, rather than environmental, cause for foal loss in mares.
Rider, Horse Die in Two Jersey Fresh Cross Country Falls
Philippa Humphreys died after a rotational fall, and Skyler Decker’s horse, Inoui Van Bost, suffered a fatal injury.
Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship Awards Announced
Two vet students were awarded $75,000 scholarships by the American Quarter Horse Foundation.
Wisconsin Horse Diagnosed With EHV, Euthanized
Three other horses on the same farm currently have a fever and are being monitored.
