Latest News – The Horse
USEF to Host Additional Town Hall Meeting on Medications
The meeting, taking place at the USEF’s annual convention, will focus on drug and medication accountability.
Rehoming Your Horse? Remember These Tips
Finding a safe home for a horse is not an easy process. Do your homework to ensure your horse lands in a good place.
Study: Surgery to Fix Patella Problem Often Successful
Upward fixation of the patella resolved in 97% of horses undergoing a medial patellar ligament splitting procedure.
Indiana Horse Death Probed
Authorities are investigating the death of a Quarter Horse attacked in a barn at a riding stable in Decatur.
Poll Recap: Readers Confident in Horses’ Nutrition
The majority of respondents said they were somewhat or very confident in their horse’s nutrition program.
Trainers Must Report Claimed Racehorses’ Joint Injections
A new rule at Laurel Park requires trainers to report joint injections administered to claimed horses before the race.
Blanketing Basics
Take these tips into account when deciding how (or if) to blanket your horse this winter.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Growing up, one of my very favorite books was That’s Good! That’s Bad! written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by David Catrow. Amazon.com says the
TAA Accreditation Application Available Online
Applications are due by April 15, and organizations must meet certain requirements to be eligible for accreditation.
EVA: Racing Vets Put Hearts Into Caring for Horses
Equine Veterinarians Australia takes a look at what goes on behind the scenes with racehorse practitioners.
Approaches to Managing Equine Postoperative Ileus Studied
With multiple approaches to handling ileus, one vet thinks a firm definition of the condition could help outcomes.
USEF to Continue Eventing Frangible Technology Grants
The ultimate goal with frangible technology is to reduce the incidence of potentially fatal injuries to horse and rider.
Heart Rate Variability to Monitor Unborn Foals’ Health
Heart rate variability gives a broader and possibly more accurate look at fetal well-being than heart rate alone.
Winter Workouts
Consider how current weather conditions will affect your horse and adapt your workouts accordingly.
Thoroughbred Stakes Winner Flick Euthanized at 24
Flick was one of the first Thoroughbred racehorses to undergo successful stem cell and bone marrow treatments.
Researchers Unlock Genetic Secrets of the Dun Coat Color
Recent study results reveal why the dun pattern does not appear in many domestic horses.
