Latest News – The Horse
HSUS Launches Racehorse Advisory Council
The new advisory council is designed to promote higher welfare standards for the horse racing industry.
North Carolina Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate
Eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed in horses in a South Carolina county that borders North Carolina.
TCA Named Title Sponsor of 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium will be held Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Use Caution When Bedding Horses on Rye Straw
Rye straw can contain ergot alkaloids, which can be poisonous to livestock, including horses. Here’s what to watch for.
UK Grad Student Named Zoetis Vet Parasitology Resident
Ashley Steuer, DVM, will carry out a dual residency and PhD program in veterinary parasitology.
Choosing the Right Horse for Happy Trails
Follow these tips when searching for the best four-legged trail riding partner.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Hosts Annual Meeting
The coalition announced that Operation Gelding will be expanded based on positive survey results.
Montana Horse Rescue Operator Pleads
Dalene Rindal pleaded no contest to charges connected to the seizure of 29 horses from her rescue farm two years ago.
How Often Should a Horse Eat Each Day?
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes and vet Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offer their thoughts on feed frequency for horse health.
2016 Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit to be Live-Streamed
The summit will feature talks on racing surfaces, equine injuries, nutrition, biosecurity, respiratory health, and more.
Teri L. Lear Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
Lear was an equine genetics researcher and associate professor at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. She died May 14.
Poll Recap: Horse Training Help
Of the 685 respondents, 277 (40%) said they ask a trainer, riding instructor, or coach for help with training issues.
Rescued Horse ‘Lily’ Dies
The mare abandoned at an auction before being adopted by Jon and Tracey Stewart died after being injured in a fall.
Canada Introduces New Equine Biosecurity Standards
The document chronicles simple ways for owners and handlers to protect horses from disease.
Endurance Horse Positive for Banned, Controlled Substances
The Jordanian horse tested positive for boldenone, dexamethasone, meloxicam, phenylbutazone, and oxyphenbutazone.
, TheHorse.com Win Equine Media Awards
Of the four awards, two came in the same class in which TheHorse.com was the sole entity recognized for excellence.
