Latest News – The Horse
Surrendered Horse Herd Receiving Rehabilitative Care
Twenty horses are recovering after they were surrendered to animal welfare authorities in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Do Muzzles Slow Horses’ Pelleted Feed Intake?
Wearing a grazing muzzle during feeding is a simple, effective intervention for horses prone to choke, scientists found.
Woman Allegedly Practices Vet Medicine Without a License
Jacque Smith is accused of duping horse owners into allowing her to treat their animals and more.
Are Horse Club Boards Liable for Club-Related Injuries?
Before serving on an equestrian organization’s board of directors, check to make sure the club’s paperwork is in place.
The Past, Present, and Future of Equine Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Roberta Dwyer takes a look at what’s changed in veterinary medicine and what’s stayed the same.
Horsing Around When ‘Without Horse’
Discover different ways you can stay involved with horses when owning one isn’t an option.
Stud Fees Help Fund TAA in 2015
The stallions’ connections pledged to donate 25% or more of the advertised stud fee for each horse to the TAA.
Congress Passes Bills With Horse Industry Implications
In December Congress passed three bills that include provisions favorable to the horse industry.
CSU Auctioning Stallion Seasons to Support Equine Research
Proceeds will support research conducted at the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory and Orthopaedic Research Center.
Training Center Fire Claims More Than 40 Standardbreds
The fire occurred at Classy Lane Stables Training Centre, a harness racing training facility in Ontario, Canada.
WHO Opposes Global Control of Ketamine
Veterinarians worldwide rely on the analgesic to treat animals–including horses–in their care.
Tennessee Launches Statewide Animal Abuser Registry
The registry is the nation’s first database to list information about convicted animal abusers on a statewide basis.
Lawsuit Challenges BLM’s Plan for Saylor Creek Herd
The litigation claims the plan calls for the chemical or physical sterilization of horses in the Saylor Creek herd.
Cold Weather Tips for Horse Owners
Here are six important tips to help owners keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter.
Hyperflexion in International Dressage: 1992 vs. 2008
Hyperflexion was more common in the 2008 World Cup than the 1992 Olympic Games in dressage classes, researchers found.
RRP Seeks 500 Trainers for 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover
The event will take place Oct. 27-30 and will feature competitions in 10 disciplines with prize money totaling $100,000.
