Latest News – The Horse
MHIB 2016 Grants Application Period Opens Aug. 2
The Maryland Horse Industry Board will accept grant applications for research, educational, and promotional projects.
Can Lavender, Tea Tree Oils Treat Chewing Lice in Donkeys?
Tea tree and lavender essential oils appear to be valuable aids in managing lice infestations, researchers found.
Six Take-Homes from My Saddle Fitting Session
When was the last time you went through the saddle fitting process with a new prospect (or old), and what did you learn?
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Wyoming
A horse in Laramie County, Wyoming, tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on July 22, a USDA statement said.
10 Resources on Creating a Horse Facility from TheHorse.com
Building or renovating a horse farm requires substantial planning, finances, and hard work, but we’re here to help.
AAEP Aims to Enhance Horse Health, Racing Integrity
The ‘Prescription for Racing Reform’ seeks non-race day EIPH treatments, supports a 48-hour NSAID rule, and more.
Designing and Perfecting Your Equine Property
An equestrian facility architect and a horse management expert answer your questions about designing and improving horse properties and farms.
Wet Spring, High Mosquito Numbers Could Mean More WNV
Horse owners should take steps to protect their animals, including vaccinating and implementing insect control measures.
Old Friends Receives ASPCA ‘Rescuing Racers’ Grant
The $15,000 grant will be used to construct new run-in sheds on Old Friends’ expanded Georgetown, Kentucky, facility.
Firocoxib, Acetaminophen Eyed as Laminitis Treatments
Firocoxib and acetaminophen showed promise in alleviating acute equine foot pain, researchers found.
Kentucky Equine Networking Association Returns Aug. 18
The Aug. 18 lecture topic will be “Biosecurity and Vaccination: Evaluating Flu and Herpes Risk.”
Nutrition for Optimum Equine Performance
Feeding a balanced diet and ensuring nutrient replacement after exercise are imperative to keep horses performing well.
Poll Recap: Horse Farm Makeover
Of the 1,036 respondents, 307 (30%) said they would design or redesign their horse barn if given the chance.
Operation Gelding Receives Grant From AAEP
The AAEP has awarded the Unwanted Horse Coalition a grant of $5,000 to be put towards its Operation Gelding fund.
Signs That Your Saddle Doesn’t Fit Your Horse
Watch for these telltale signs of poor saddle fit in your horse’s body, behavior, and movement.
FEI Lifts Provisional Suspensions on Guerdat, Bichsel
Both riders had been provisionally suspended after their horses tested positive for prohibited substances.
