Latest News – The Horse
Fire Destroys Georgia Equestrian Center
One horse is dead and 20 others are displaced after fire swept through a barn at an equestrian center in Villa Rica.
BLM Offers Reward for Information on Wild Horse Shooting
The BLM is offering $10,000 for information on the shooting death of a horse in October 2015 near Carson City, Nevada.

Thoroughbred Racing Legislation Earns Additional Support
The legislation would aid in creating uniform standards in drug testing and enforcement for Thoroughbred racing.

Clues for Recognizing Confusing Neurologic Syndromes
From behavioral changes to yawning, signs of neurologic problems in horses can be challenging to decipher.

RVC Unveils New CT Scanner for Horses
The new scanner is wider than the standard size, which should allow most of a horse’s neck to be examined.
Survey Evaluating Texas Horse Industry Underway
Texas A&M University researchers hope to determine how the equine industry impacts the economy in that state.

Free Lecture to Cover Equine Pregnancy
Jennifer Linton, VMD, will describe what to expect when your horse is expecting on April 5 at the New Bolton Center.

Donkeys’ Unique Nutritional Needs
Donkeys aren’t horses, and nowhere is that more apparent than in their feed needs. Find out what your donkey should eat.

NATRC Offering Free Memberships
The competitive trail riding organization is offering 2016 memberships to people who have never been members.

Foal and Adult Horse Blood Samples: What’s the Difference?
Veterinarians should be familiar with what’s normal and what’s not normal on a foal’s blood sample test results.

How to Feed Orphan Foals
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs.

Santa Anita Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Reef to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University
Dr. Virginia Reef contributed to the advancement of equine cardiology and the diagnosis of a variety of disorders.

BLM Seeks Comments on Blue Wing Complex Horse, Burro Project
As part of the process, the BLM is hosting a public scoping tour of the Blue Wing Complex on March 19 and 20.

FEI Tribunal Issues Decisions in UAE Endurance Cases
The decisions are on cases involving Dr. Hallvard Sommerseth, Abdul Aziz Sheikh, and Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi.
Connecticut Ag Department Gets Custody of Seized Herd
A judge has awarded the state Department of Agriculture custody of 32 horses seized last month from their owners.



