Latest News – The Horse
Public Invited to Tour Oklahoma Wild Horse Pastures
The BLM is offering a free half-day public tour of a wild horse off-range pasture in Nowata, Oklahoma, on Aug. 1.
The Future of Land Resources
Funds for land acquisition and trail development are drying up. Here are four things we must do to ensure enough land is preserved for our horses and activities.
Ruffian Equine Clinic Celebrates Successful First Year
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, located next to Belmont Park, celebrated its first year in business on June 25.
2015 International Helmet Awareness Day to Take Place Aug. 1
Riders can get discounts on helmets and take part in webinars on traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and more.
Are Plant-Based Horse Vaccines on the Horizon?
Horses might someday be able to consume plant-based products designed to prevent and fight infections, researchers say.
ISES Plenary to Focus on Human Behavior and Show Horses
The annual equitation science conference will take place Aug. 5-8 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Time to Ride Hosts Prepare for National Meet-a-Horse Day
On July 25 people nationwide can meet a horse for the first time. Equestrians are urged to invite friends and family.
Survey: Owners Consider Vets Important in Horse Health Care
The 2015 AHP Equine Industry Survey shows that horse owners rely on vets, industry has stabilized since Great Recession.
5 Practical Things Breyers Taught Me about Real Life with Horses
This weekend is Breyerfest here in Lexington, an event that promotional banners at our airport have heralded for at least three weeks. For those of
Proposed Law Would Establish Uniform Medication Rules
The legislation would establish an independent authority to implement a national uniform racehorse medication program.
Arena Maintenance: What to Remember
Here’s how to prolong your arena footing’s lifespan and maintain a safe and functional riding surface.
What Horse Owners Need to Know About EPM
This neurologic condition can prove deadly for some horses, but others recover with treatment. Here’s what to remember.
What Do the Sweat Marks Under Your Saddle Mean?
From excessive dirt accumulation to dry spots, here’s what the sweat patterns under your saddle are really telling you.
Keep Horses, Livestock Away From Creeping Indigo
The plant was introduced into Florida in 1925 as a potential forage source but was found to be toxic to horses.
South Carolina Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2015
An unvaccinated horse from Barnwell County died after contracting the mosquito-borne disease.
Williams Receives 2015 Equine Science Award
Carey Williams, MS, PhD, provides statewide leadership in equine nutrition, pasture management, and horse care.
