Latest News – The Horse
Back Country Horsemen Train Soldiers to Handle Horses
The Back Country Horsemen of Washington hosted a three-day clinic on basic horse handling, grooming, and care.
Does Your Horse Need Rest? Give Him More Bedded Space
New research shows that when a larger area of soft bedding is available, horses will spend more time lying down.
Equine Nutrition Tips for the New Year
Work with your veterinarian or equine nutritionist to ensure your horse’s diet is balanced heading into the new year.
Should Veterinarians Be Concerned About Saddle Fit?
Veterinarians can access an illustrated tutorial on saddle fit and its impact horse and rider health and welfare.
Breeding the Problem Mare With Endometritis
Learn how to manage these challenging cases and improve the mare’s chance of producing a live foal.
Purdue to Host 2016 Horseman’s Forum on Feb. 6
The event will feature educational sessions, large animal hospital tours, and equine treadmill demonstrations.
Lord Stirling Stable Receives Gold Medal Horse Farm Award
The award recognizes farms for their dedication to environmental sustainability and management.
The Uterine Environment’s Impact on Foal Metabolism
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Walking in Water: A Key Ingredient in Valegro’s Winning Mix?
British researchers recently studied how water treadmills can influence a sport horse’s performance and rehabilitation.
Olympic Formats Take Center Stage at FEI General Assembly
Attendees discussed potential changes to the jumping, dressage, and eventing formats for future Olympic games.
Texas Equine WNV Count Plateaus at 33
Most of the WNV-positive horses had not been vaccinated.
USEF Announces New Equine Vaccination Rule
All horses must be accompanied by documentation of equine influenza and herpesvirus vaccinations within six months.
TAA Named Official Charity of Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event donated $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) in support of its work.
2016 Heumphreus Lecture to Feature Dyson, Moon
Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF, will present on hoof-related topics.
Rita Crundwell’s Belt Buckles Go to Auction
Crundwell was convicted of misappropriating more than $53 million from the city of Dixon, Illinois, in 2012.
Researchers Pinpoint Influential Factors for Horse Welfare
Learn which factors have the biggest impact on stalled horses’ welfare and how owners can improve their environments.
