Latest News – The Horse
6 Ways to Feed Performance Horses for Greater Achievement
Performance horses have special nutritional needs. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your athlete’s diet.
Study: Young Foals can Learn Basic Handling Skills
Researchers found that training using learning theory principles can yield excellent results in weeks-old foals.
Drink Up! Water Consumption in Horses
A lack of water in your horse’s diet can have serious consequences. Here’s what to remember.
Pennsylvania Man Accused in Horse Beating Incident
The man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly striking a horse overburdened by the wagon load he was pulling.
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Performance in Young Standardbreds
Horses with significant cardiac arrhythmias or ones found during multiple sessions might be less likely to race.
Eventing Horse Inspection Complete, Reserve Riders Called Up
Three team horses–one each from Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden–have been withdrawn; reserve horses will compete.
Charges Against Virginia Horse Rescue Dropped
New Beginnings Horse Rescue operator Cassy Newell-Reed had been charged with three counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
New York Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated 8-year-old stallion from Cayuga County was euthanized on July 27.
Prepurchase Exams: Not a Yes or No Answer
Learn what a buyer and veterinarian need to be aware of when conducting an equine prepurchase examination.
Colorado Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A horse in Weld County is the first confirmed case of WNV in a Colorado horse in 2016.
Assessing Equine Welfare Objectively
The key is not to point out what is right or wrong, but what changes to make to improve horse and human welfare alike.
Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet in September
The meeting will take place Sept. 8-9 in Elko, Nevada, and will be live-streamed online.
Can Owners Help Horses Achieve Weight Loss at Home?
Weight loss is possible in most situations, provided the owner remains actively involved in the nutrition program.
Minnesota Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2016
The affected draft-cross stallion, residing in Mille Lacs County, is alive but showing neurologic signs of disease.
Russian Equestrians Cleared to Compete at Rio 2016
The news comes following confirmation that none of the five have previous horse or human anti-doping rule violations.
Olympic Jumping Preview: Guerdat Goes for Gold Again
Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat will ride the same horse he did in London four years ago: Nino des Buissonnets.
