Latest News – The Horse

Making it Legal: Equine Lease, Sales, and Boarding Contracts
Getting any horse agreement in writing can help you avoid a trip to court. Here’s what you should know.
Two Very Different Racehorses
One was an attractive roan Thoroughbred gelding with 12 race starts as a 3-year-old. He never placed higher than fourth. The lanky gelding won a
Yoho Urges Soring Rule Approval Before Administration Change
Representative Ted Yoho (R-FL) is the primary sponsor of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act in the current Congress.

Equine Guelph Conducting Ontario Racing Industry Survey
The survey is focused on racehorse health and well-being to direct future research and programs for the industry.

BLM to Gather Horses at Owyhee Complex Starting Nov. 1
The BLM will gather horses from the Owyhee, Little Owyhee, and Rock Creek herd management areas.
Horse of the Year Charismatic Returning to United States
The 20-year-old will return from Japan’s JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station, where he’s stood since 2002, in November.

Oklahoma Confirms Four New WNV Cases
The new cases were identified in horses and ponies from the following counties: Choctaw, Payne, Beckham, and Atoka.

Innovation Group to Update AHC 2017 Economic Impact Study
The horse industry had a $102 billion economic impact and supported 1.4 million full-time jobs, the 2005 study showed.
Deputies Seek Shooter of Salt River Foal
Authorities found that a foal belonging to the Salt River herd, which is protected under state law, was shot and killed.

Study: Some Supplements Can Reduce Equine Joint Inflammation
Researchers believe the tested supplements could help reduce the joint inflammation that can lead to osteoarthritis.

Poll Recap: Horse Bedding Choices
Of the 1,087 respondents, 559 (51%) said they use wood shavings or chips to bed their horses’ stalls.
Trailer Crash in Knoxville Kills 10 Horses
A veterinarian treated several surviving horses for superficial wounds.

Donkey Tests Positive for WNV in Florida
The donkey, which was recently brought to Florida from a Louisiana auction, is recovering.

University of Maryland Extension Hosting Farriery Workshop
Lectures will cover hoof anatomy and physiology, the basics of trimming, determining when shoes are necessary, and more.

Tips for Preparing Horses for Cold Weather
Use these 10 veterinarian-approved tips for keeping your horse healthy and comfortable as winter approaches.
NTRA Approves Safety, Integrity Code of Standards Updates
Updates include a January 2019 deadline for total compliance with the National Uniform Medication Program.



