Latest News – The Horse

What You Need to Know About Blanketing
Does your horse need a blanket? Many with natural coats don’t. But if yours does, here’s a quick guide to selecting the right one.

Colorado VS: Positive Diagnoses in 17 Counties
Eighty locations remain under quarantine after horses, mules, and cattle tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).

The Benefits of Using an Automatic Waterer for Horses
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers reasons to consider installing automatic waterers in your horse barn.
Pair Sought for Questioning in Show Horse Slaughter Case
Authorities believe two men could have information about the slaughter of a show jumping horse in Palmetto.
Brooke USA Names Marquez-Dulin Executive Director
Emily Marquez-Dulin will work to advance Brooke USA’s mission of helping working equids around the world.

Researcher-Tested Fly Control Methods for Horses
Scientists recently studied fly control methods for horses and determined that mosquito netting and large fans could be the best defense against flying insects.

The Benefits of Using an Automatic Waterer for Horses
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers reasons to consider installing automatic waterers in your horse barn.

2015 Hallowhinny Photo Contest
Here are some of our favorite photos of horses in costume submitted by fans for the Hallowhinny photo contest.
Rita Crundwell’s Trophies Go To Auction
More than 700 horse show trophies won by the convicted embezzler will be sold in an online auction this month.
New Drug for Insulin-Resistant Horses in Development
Scientists are investigating an active pharmaceutical ingredient called NP-500 with studies in horses.

IOC President, FEI Discuss Olympic Agenda 2020
Olympic Agenda 2020 is the strategic road map for the future of the Olympic movement.

Hyperflexion in Review
Does hyperflexion have negative effects or does it help improve horses’ performance? Scientists review the research.
New Bolton Center to Hold Special Event About Foaling
Lecture topics will include dystocia, care of a sick foal, and postpartum mare management.
Accountability for USEF Drugs and Medications Violations
The USEF approved a rule change which expands the range of responsible parties for drug and medication violations.

A Confused Hair Coat
Why would a 9-year-old horse grow winter hair during the summer months?

Standing CT Unit Installed at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital
The new CT unit’s gantry is 85 cm in diameter to accommodate large equine body parts, such as the neck.