Latest News – The Horse
The Horse’s Top Articles of 2015
Readers learned about a variety of topics from sweat marks under saddles and laminitis to beet pulp and hoof cracks.
New Equine Facilities at Virginia Tech Included in Proposal
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe included funding for the facilities as part of a proposed $2.43 billion bond package.
Adopting a Horse This Holiday Season? Rescuers Share Tips
Get tips on what to consider when preparing to adopt and bringing home your rescue horse this holiday season.
How to Become an Organized Horse Owner in 10 Days
Here are 10 steps to help you get your horse life organized for the new year.
Maryland Horse Industry Board Awards Grants for 2016
The board awarded $30,000 in grants to 30 organizations across the state.
BLM Launches Scoping on Proposed Wild Horse Research Gather
The BLM hopes to research the behavior of spayed mares.
Supporting-Limb Laminitis Uncommon, Researchers Find
As a result, one vet said efforts to prevent laminitis of common origins could reduce the disease’s impact more.
Fertility Control Pioneer Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick Dies at 75
Kirkpatrick, credited with pioneering the use of the fertility control drug PZP in wild horses, died Dec. 16.
Poll Recap: Is It Time for a New Helmet?
Of the 926 respondents, 506 (55%) said they are most likely to replace their riding helmet after a fall.
A Happy Year
A wise friend once told me that you don’t really know how a relationship will look until a full calendar year passes. The idea is
FBI to Begin Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes
Beginning in 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will collect and publish animal cruelty crime statics.
Belmont Stakes Winner Touch Gold Retired to Old Friends
The 21-year-old stallion is known for denying Silver Charm a Triple Crown victory in 1997.
Seventh Racehorse Safety, Welfare Summit Scheduled
The summit will be held June 28, 2016, at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion, in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Equine Industry’s Top Welfare Issues
A rundown of equine welfare issues currently plaguing the U.S. industry and what’s being done to address them.
BLM Seeks Comment on Sulphur Wild Horse Gather EA
The assessment includes a proposal to remove excess wild horses and apply fertility control over a 10-year period.
Congress Passes Three-Year Tax Depreciation for Racehorses
Congress passed important tax incentives for horse owners as part of comprehensive budget and tax legislation.
