Latest News – The Horse
Why Is It Important to Protect Waterways from Horses?
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle shares reasons to protect streams from livestock and how to do it.
Heaves and Tracheal Microbiomes: Is There a Connection?
Researchers learned that the total bacterial load was higher in horses with heaves than in healthy horses, and more.
Idaho Wildfire Impacts Horse Owners, Wild Horses
Officials in southwest Idaho are combating a wildfire that’s threatening both wild and domestic horses.
NYSGC to Host Forum on Furosemide Administration
The summit will feature renowned academics and researchers, owners, trainers and industry leaders.
Green Begins Term as AAVMC President
Dr. Eleanor Green is a past-president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
How Does Light Impact Horses?
Light drives the internal clocks of all organisms. Here’s how it impacts horses, from broodmares to equine athletes.
Understanding Equine Insurance and Liability
Are you covered? Equine insurance experts answer your questions about horse and equestrian property insurance.
BLM to Begin the McGee Mountain Wild Burro Gather
The BLM will gather approximately 125 burros from the private property in Nevada starting Aug. 17.
Pennsylvania Racehorse Trainer Indicted
The Thoroughbred trainer was indicted on charges connected to illegally administering substances to racehorses.
Man Charged for Allegedly Dragging Horse Behind ATV
The Oklahoma man allegedly dragged his horse because he was frustrated with the mare’s disobedient behavior.
Colorado VS: 70 Premises in 10 Counties Quarantined
Cases reported in Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Delta, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, and Weld counties.
Colic: First Things First
Here are the steps to take and information to gather when faced with a colicking horse.
Common OTTB Behavior Traits
I’m considering purchasing an ex-racehorse. Are there any common behavior problems in OTTBs that I should be aware of?
Ontario Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
This is Greater Sudbury’s first equine West Nile virus case in more than a decade. The first was reported in 2004.
Studies Show How to Reduce Serious Risks Posed to Fat Ponies
Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
BLM to Hold Tour for McGee Mountain Burro Gather
The public/media pre-gather tour for the McGee Mountain wild burro water- and bait-trap gather will take place Aug. 18.
