Latest News – The Horse

How Genetically Modified is Your Horse’s Feed?
You might be surprised to find out with this introduction to GMOs.

What Happens in Vegas Ends Up Posted on
Day 1: Our regular veterinary contributor shares her game plan for getting the most out of the 2015 AAEP Convention.
Barn Owner Seeks Settlement Over Allegedly Tainted Feed
The barn operator alleges that 13 of her horses died after consuming monensin-tainted horse feed.

Researchers Study Light’s Impact on Young Thoroughbreds
Longer light exposure appears to have numerous effects, from prompting coat shedding to increasing bone mineral density.

What Happens in Vegas Ends Up Posted on The Horse
Day 1: Our regular veterinary contributor shares her game plan for getting the most out of the 2015 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.

A Horse Owner at AAEP
Get an insider’s look at the world’s largest gathering of equine veterinarians.

Understanding Automatism in Performance Horses
Why does a racehorse keep running after losing his jockey? Because of a brain function called automatism.
National HBPA Supports AHC Welfare Code
The code is a broad set of principles designed to establish good equine welfare procedures for industry organizations.

How to Manage Mud Around Horses
Learn easy ways to manage mud and manure from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
4 Exercises to Increase Rider Fitness and Horse Comfort
Exercises on the ground can help improve your symmetry and coordination in the saddle. Photo: Courtesy Alexandra Beckstett I’ve always relied on my riding to

Sir Prize Birthday Euthanized at 35
The oldest member of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s herd died Dec. 2 at the Wallkill Correctional Facility.

How to Manage Mud Around Horses
Learn easy ways to manage mud and manure from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.

Equine Sleep Patterns’ Effects on Performance
Knowing if sleep patterns affect performance could prompt interest in sleep as an important horse management factor.

The Science Behind Horsemanship
Read our in-depth coverage of the 2015 International Society of Equitation Science conference, where researchers shared their latest discoveries about equine stress, welfare, and training.
Conference to Cover Feeding Performance Horses
Speakers will discuss different aspects of feeding high-performance horses March 24 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
University of Guelph Receives $10,000 Grant
A research team hopes to determine if horses can distinguish between neurotypical and mentally traumatized humans.