Latest News – The Horse
Spring Cleaning Your Feed Room
Save time and money by giving your feed room a good spring cleaning with these tips.
Reward Offered in Arkansas Horse Shooting
The owners of Jarratt Stables, in Forrest City, reported finding one of their horses dead in a pasture on May 4.
Study: Nosebands Can Cause Horses Stress
Signs of stress dissipated as soon as the crank nosebands came off, suggesting that the horses’ welfare was compromised.
Derby Winner Nyquist Heads to Pimlico
Trainer Doug O’Neill said the colt would depart Churchill Downs May 9 to train for the May 21 Preakness Stakes.
Registration for 2016 BEVA Congress Open
The event will take place Sept. 7-10 at the ICC in central Birmingham, England.
WEVA Holds Intermediate Meetings
So far this year WEVA has held meetings in Heilan and Beijing, China; Cluj-Napoca, Romania; and Moscow, Russia.
Could Air-Dried Semen Produce Equine Embryos?
Researchers determined that air-dried sperm can be kept for up to four weeks before being used to produce an embryo.
Nyquist Wins 142nd Kentucky Derby, Remains Unbeaten
Nyquist is the first undefeated Derby winner with eight victories since Majestic Prince in 1969.
Rush Named KSU Vet College Executive Associate Dean
Dr. Bonnie Rush is a professor of equine internal medicine at Kansas State University.
Researchers Develop Online Tool to Help Make Farms Safer
Scandinavian researchers created a stable management tool designed to keep both horses and humans as safe as possible.
Cathryn Sophia Wins 2016 Kentucky Oaks Before Record Crowd
Land Over Sea and Lewis Bay rounded out the top three in front of 124,589 spectators.
BHS: Be Vigilant This Spring for Sycamore Seedlings
Owners are encouraged to watch for sycamore seedlings, which can cause atypical myopathy, in horse pastures.
USEF, Time to Ride Partner for ‘Let’s Move’ Initiative
The groups will partner with the goal of bringing 25,000 new youth engagements to equestrian sports in 2016.
How to Sell Your Used Saddle in 7 Simple Steps
Selling a saddle takes preparation, timing, patience, and a little luck. Here are seven tips to help with the process.
DDFT Injury, MRI, and Medical Treatments
An accurate diagnosis with MRI can play a significant role in a horse’s long-term return to activity after DDFT injury.
The Pros and Cons of French Drains on Horse Properties
Horses for Clean Water Direct Alayne Blickle describes what a French drain is and how they can help control mud.
