Latest News – The Horse

Managing Horses on Small Acreages
Do you want to keep horses at home? Are you looking to develop and improve efficiency on your small farm? Join us for this information-packed hour! Our experts will answer your questions about fencing, housing, storage, arenas, pasture and more!

Virginia Confirms First Equine EEE Case for 2016
The Saddlebred mare from Suffolk was euthanized June 23. Her vaccination record is unknown.

WNV-Positive Florida Horse Also had EEE
Officials reported June 30 that the horse from Osceola County appears to have been infected with both viruses.

10 Small Property Horse Keeping Resources on TheHorse.com
Here are 10 resources to help you make the most of your land when keeping horses on small properties.
Kentucky Man Charged in Horse Abandonment Case
Chuck Borell was charged with 43 animal cruelty counts; a warrant has been issued for the arrest of his daughter Maria.

Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Horse Forages
Forages high in non-structural carbohydrates can be detrimental for some horses. Here’s what to know.

Study: Stress Impairs Horses’ Learning Abilities
French researchers found that the degree of that impairment depends on training method and the individual horse.

Bisphosphonate Use in Horses
Learn about the research behind bisphosphonates and how they might help horses with navicular syndrome. Presented by Laura Kennedy, DVM, Dipl. ACVP, of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, in Lexington.
Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit Concludes
Presentation topics included racing surfaces, equine injuries, and respiratory health for horses, among others.
Top Tweets From the 2016 Equitation Science Conference
A collection of tweets and take-homes from the 2016 International Society for Equitation Science conference.

BLM Initiates Wild Horse Research in Oregon
The agency will work with veterinarians to study safe methods to spay mares and control herd growth
Kentucky Authorities Probe Horses’ Alleged Abandonment
Officials found more than 40 apparently abandoned horses, mostly Thoroughbreds, in Mercer County in early June.

4th of July When You Have Horses at Home
How do you prepare your horses for a night of fireworks?

Does Acupuncture Alleviate Navicular Syndrome Pain?
While acupuncture seemed to help some horses, there was no strong evidence that it relieves pain in all affected horses.

EIA Hold Order at Arapahoe Park Lifted
The EIA-positive mare was euthanized and a second exposed horse was transferred to a newly quarantined premises.

Poll Recap: Stocking Up on Hay
Of the 1,102 respondents, 397 (36%) said they purchase hay once a year for their horses.



