Latest News – The Horse
Oldest Breeders’ Cup Champion Gulch Dead at 32
The 32-year-old Thoroughbred stallion was euthanized Jan. 17 due to complications from cancer.
When the Heart of a Champion Gives Out
Researchers are trying to determine why healthy equine athletes suffer sudden death and if there’s a way to prevent it.
AHP Annual Awards Contest Gets a New Name
Starting with the 2016 award contest, the competition will be renamed to the AHP Equine Media Awards.
Polo Player Roldan Named Brooke USA Ambassador
Nic Roldan is also the first polo player to become an ambassador for the Brooke USA.
How to Predict When a Mare Will Foal
Many breeders opt for a combination of the available options to give themselves the best chance to accurately predict when a mare will foal.
Sable Island Horses Buck Bacteria Trend
Researchers found “remarkably low levels” of E. coli colonization in Sable Island horses’ guts.
Hendra Virus: Protect Horses to Protect Humans
This virus is bad news. It’s deadly for horses, deadly for humans, and can be passed from sick horse to human caregiver.
Ontario Barn Blaze Claims 12 Horses
Authorities said one horse escaped the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.
ASPCA Grants More Than $1 Million to Assist At-Risk Horses
in 2015 the ASPCA awarded more than $1 million in grants to support 124 organizations across the country.
Data Shows Decrease in Breaches of British Racing Whip Rules
A new report revealed a 9% decrease in offences in 2015 compared to 2014.
Can Horses Follow Humans’ Pointing Gestures?
Horses trained with ground work learned to recognize finger pointing faster than those trained with other methods.
Manure Management Workshops Scheduled in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law requires any operation that generates manure to complete and implement a manure management plan.
York County, South Carolina, Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
The horse initially appeared lame but later exhibited aggressive behavior and was euthanized on Jan. 8.
Foal Sex, Gestation Length Heritable Through Mare Bloodlines
This marks the first time such a connection has been made in any mammalian species.
Winter Farm Care Checklist
As the vibrant colors of autumn fade into winter pale, we find ourselves readying our barns, equipment, and horses for challenging weather. In this article experts share with us their time-tested steps for cold weather readiness around the barn.
Police Seek Tips in New York Horse Shooting
An alleged drive-by shooting left a Kirkland horse dead late last month.
