Latest News – The Horse
Too Much Pasture can Lead to Laminitis
Manage pastures and horses’ grazing times carefully to help reduce the risk of laminitis, a painful hoof condition.
Chuckwagon Racehorse Euthanized at Calgary Stampede
A 10-year-old Thoroughbred fractured a cannon bone during a race and was euthanized by the event’s veterinarian.
Kentucky Livestock Investigation Training Scheduled
The Kentucky Horse Council’s livestock investigation training will take place Aug. 5-7 at Morehead State University.
Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit to be Live-Streamed Online
Among the topics to be covered are racetrack surfaces, injury databases, continuing education, and post-mortem programs.
Accused Thief Arrested in Tennessee
The charges allege that Lydia Culp misrepresented a horse for sale online and sold the sick animal to victims in Texas.
Researchers Seek Input for Horse Transportation Study
The research team is collecting information on equine transport practices and transport-related illnesses.
Cheryl Erpelding Receives 2015 AHP Chris Brune Spirit Award
The award is presented to the member who has done the most to assist and support American Horse Publications.
Notice on Importing Horses to Canada from the United States
New import requirements are in place in response to recent equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases in the United States.
Canadian Horse Industry Showcase Launched
Attendees can take a behind-the-scenes tour through the Ontario Veterinary College, Equine Guelph, and more.
Gastric Ulcer Prevalence in Feral, Domestic Horses Compared
Ulcers were more prevalent in domestic horses than feral ones, but the latter group wasn’t immune to these lesions.
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Announces 2015 Grants
Fifteen equine rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, and placement facilities will receive grants.
UHC Meets, Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) met June 15 during the American Horse Council’s 2015 annual meeting.
Researchers Study Horses’ Fearfulness and Learning Ability
While fearfulness might seem like a negative trait, it can be quite beneficial in some scenarios, scientists found.
Why Do Horses Roll After Baths?
An equine behavior expert considers the reasons why horses might roll after baths.
Kentucky Horse Park Transitioning to Black Fencing
The park is making this transition due to the economic and operational realities of maintaining white fencing.
AHC’s 2015 Issues Forum in the Books
Speakers from the federal government and the horse industry presented at the American Horse Council’s forum on June 16.
