Latest News – The Horse
Are TMJ Variations Normal in Horses?
Researchers found that “an unexpectedly large number of normal horses” had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) variations.
Group or Individual Horse Housing: Which is Less Stressful?
Horses in the group housing situation had fewer stress indicators than those stalled individually, researchers found.
Eventer Boyd Martin Named Brooke USA Ambassador
In this capacity, he will represent the equine welfare charity throughout the country and in his travels abroad.
What is Scratches and Does Mud Cause It?
Dr. Ashley Embly of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital describes scratches and offers tips for managing the skin condition.
Geldings that ‘Drop’ During Training
Could a relaxed mental state caused by positive reinforcement training also be associated with penile relaxation?
New Mexico Enhancing Out-of-Competition Drug Testing Program
The New Mexico Racing Commission will enhance its out-of-competition drug testing program effective immediately.
Congressman’s Email Draws Ire From Oregon Dressage Riders
A group of Oregon equestrians are concerned that a letter from a Congressman might erroneously link soring to dressage.
Researchers Pinpoint Additional Laminitis Risk Factors
Overconditioning, grazing during sunlight hours, and frozen footing could potentially trigger laminitic episodes.
Los Angeles Police: Horse Death Appears Accidental
Investigators believe the horse probably died of strangulation after being improperly loaded into a trailer.
Poll Recap: Spring and Summer Pasture Access
Of the 1,442 respondents, 684 (47%) said their horses have access to fresh pasture for 12 hours or more each day.
Belmont Stakes Celebration to Benefit Equine Research
The celebration, which will benefit the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, will be held June 9 in New York City.
Nerve Blocks: Work From the Bottom Up?
Researchers hope study results will help them establish guidelines for administering nerve blocks in horses’ hind limbs.
Grandin Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Temple Grandin, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in humane animal handling techniques.
Limiting Race Training Distances Can Reduce Injury Risk
Standardbreds training over shorter distances lost fewer training days to injury, but still raced successfully.
Mineral Nutrition and the Equine Athlete
These micronutrients found in forage, feeds, and supplements help support the athletic horse’s health.
McLean to Visit University of Arkansas as King Scholar
Equine behaviorist Dr. Andrew McLean will visit with and lecture to students and others on April 28.
