Latest News – The Horse
Helping the Working Horses of Honduras
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the services performed by veterinarians and veterinary students during an Equitarian Initiative clinic in Honduras.
Churchill Downs Reaccredited by Safety, Integrity Alliance
Churchill Downs was the first track to be accredited in 2009, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance’s inaugural year.
What Supplements Do Eventing and Dressage Horses Consume?
Joint health and mobility supplements were the most frequently used in both disciplines, researchers found.
Assessing the Foal and Placenta After Birth
A foal’s first hours are fragile. Here, Dr. Peter Morresey of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, shares the early signs of trouble to look for in both the foal and its placenta. What you learn might save a foal’s life.
Understanding Horse Behavior
Why do horses do the things they do? A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!
10 Horse Behavior Resources on TheHorse.com
We’ve scoured our archives and gathered 10 resources you can use to decode your horses’ behavior.
Are TMJ Variations Normal in Horses?
Researchers found that “an unexpectedly large number of normal horses” had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) variations.
Group or Individual Horse Housing: Which is Less Stressful?
Horses in the group housing situation had fewer stress indicators than those stalled individually, researchers found.
Eventer Boyd Martin Named Brooke USA Ambassador
In this capacity, he will represent the equine welfare charity throughout the country and in his travels abroad.
What is Scratches and Does Mud Cause It?
Dr. Ashley Embly of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital describes scratches and offers tips for managing the skin condition.
Geldings that ‘Drop’ During Training
Could a relaxed mental state caused by positive reinforcement training also be associated with penile relaxation?
New Mexico Enhancing Out-of-Competition Drug Testing Program
The New Mexico Racing Commission will enhance its out-of-competition drug testing program effective immediately.
Congressman’s Email Draws Ire From Oregon Dressage Riders
A group of Oregon equestrians are concerned that a letter from a Congressman might erroneously link soring to dressage.
Researchers Pinpoint Additional Laminitis Risk Factors
Overconditioning, grazing during sunlight hours, and frozen footing could potentially trigger laminitic episodes.
Los Angeles Police: Horse Death Appears Accidental
Investigators believe the horse probably died of strangulation after being improperly loaded into a trailer.
Poll Recap: Spring and Summer Pasture Access
Of the 1,442 respondents, 684 (47%) said their horses have access to fresh pasture for 12 hours or more each day.
