Latest News – The Horse
Carl Pollard Challenge Kicks off TRF Endowment Campaign
Proceeds from the endowment will be used primarily for horse care expenses.

15 Facts About Breeding Sport Horses
Learn about the special challenges related to breeding sport horse mares and stallions in our Vet On Demand companion!

How Does Rotational Grazing Benefit Horse Pastures?
Using your horse like a “lawnmower” can improve pasture health. Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water explains.
Aqueduct Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.

Don’t Forget About Working Equids
Millions of families worldwide depend on working equids for transportation, farming, economic value, and social value.

Flying Horses: What to Consider
Be mindful of the associated health risks and understand how to best manage your horse before and after air travel.

How to Choose Hay for Your Horse
It’s important for your horse to have good-quality hay, but how do you choose it? Start with these tips.

Racehorse Breeder Donates to CSU for Regenerative Research
The anonymous breeder donated $20 million toward a new state-of-the-art regenerative medicine research facility.

2015 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
Read our in-depth coverage from the 2015 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas. Topics include wound care, neurologic disorders, lameness diagnosis, and more.
TIP Announces 2015 Performance Awards Winners
The awards recognize Thoroughbreds accumulating the most points at shows in 12 award categories throughout the year.
Fauquier County, Virginia, Training Facility Quarantined
The facility was quarantined after a horse previously residing there tested positive for EHV-1 in Florida.

Pelvic or Femur Fracture? Better Check for Both
A researcher offers tips on how veterinarians can pinpoint the cause in unresolved upper hind limb lameness cases.

Poll Recap: Smelly Stalls
Of the 802 respondents, 170 (21%) said they use a stall freshener or deodorizer on an as-needed basis.
Horse Head Found in New York City Park
Police say the severed horse head was found in a box that also contained a goat head, fruit, and vegetables.
BEVA Trust Helps Veterinarian Train Students in West Africa
Dr. Alfonso Martin provided basic training to University of Senegal students and to veterinary teams in Mauritania.

Phase II of NAHMS Equine 2015-16 Study to Begin
The second phase of the study was postponed because of last year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.