Latest News – The Horse
Study: Depressed Horses Show Lack of Attention
These horses tend to overreact to challenging situations, potentially making them dangerous for novice handlers.
Do Equine Genetics Influence Behavior?
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explains the role that genetics play in a horse’s behavior.
Zenyatta’s 2016 Colt Dead
The champion Thoroughbred racing mare’s colt by War Front succumbed to meconium aspiration syndrome at 2 days of age.
Cracking the Tax Code
Having trouble interpreting taxspeak as it applies to the horse industry? Read on.
Woodbine Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Infographic: Sunburn and Horses
Sun damage is serious in horses. In this infographic, find how to protect you pink-skinned horses from the sun.
University of Wisconsin Secures New Nuclear Imaging System
Nuclear scintigraphy is especially useful for honing in on the locations of active bone conditions in horses.
IDDSP Surgery Type’s Impact on Race Performance
Racing performance was unaltered regardless of which technique was used to correct soft palate displacement.
For Want of an Curbed Appetite
Grazing muzzles can allow overweight horses and ponies access to pasture while preventing them from eating too much lush grass. Photo: Photos.com If you’ve owned
Fluid Therapy: Are We Overdoing It?
Researchers found that many horses recovering from colic surgery probably don’t require as much water as once thought.
Poll Recap: Training Location Preferences
Of the 669 respondents, 337 (50%) said they prefer to train their horses in an arena.
UHVRC Distributes 3,200 Vaccines to Horses in Need
The UHVRC has delivered more than 21,000 free vaccines to horses in need since its inception in December 2008.
Dead Horse Found on Los Angeles Street
California police are searching for whoever killed a horse, then tied the dead animal to a pole on a Los Angeles street.
How is Rain Rot Spread Between Horses?
Rain rot is highly contagious. Drs. Susan White and Ann Rashmir suggest ways to prevent its spread.
New Bolton Center Acquires New Equine Ambulance
The equine ambulance will be used to transport ailing horses to the New Bolton Center from local events.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation
Thoroughbred owner/breeder Earle Mack made the donation in honor of Dinny Phipps, who died April 6.
