Latest News – The Horse
Virginia Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
Anne Goland (aka Anne Schumate Williams) is facing more than 20 animal cruelty charges.
Poll Recap: Horsey Halloween Traditions
Of the 482 respondents, only 75 (16%) said they dress up their horse for Halloween.
Jockey Club of Canada Joins Horse Racing Integrity Coalition
The Jockey Club of Canada is the second international racing group to join the coalition.
Antibiotic-Resistant Gene Discovered in R. equi
This finding is the first molecular characterization of resistance to three classes of antibiotics in R. equi.
Breeders’ Cup Champion Alphabet Soup to Old Friends
Alphabet Soup arrived at Old Friends on Oct. 26 from Adena Springs, where he stood since retiring from racing in 1998.
French Slaughterhouse Closes Amid Animal Cruelty Allegations
In an unprecedented move in a country known for its hippophagia, public pressure led to a slaughterhouse’s closure.
Is Omeprazole Safe for Horses’ Bones?
Short-term omeprazole administration had no impact on horses’ blood calcium levels or bone mineral content or density.
Buyer Sold BLM Mustangs to Slaughter, Federal Report Says
Livestock hauler Tom Davis admitted that most of the horses he purchased through the BLM went to slaughter in Mexico.
AYHC Invites Proposals for 2016 Symposium Presentations
This event is an opportunity for adult and student leaders in the youth horse industry to come together and network.
Switzerland Bans Draw Reins From Jumping Competitions
To protect equine welfare, the Swiss equestrian federation has banned draw reins, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Show Jumper Found Butchered in Florida
A recently purchased Selle Francais gelding named Phedras De Blondrel was found dead and dismembered on Oct. 24.
Horses Surrendered, Seized From Virginia Farm
Dozens of allegedly emaciated horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from an Orange County farm.
Standing Laryngoplasty Cheaper, Safer Than Classic Method
A procedure to correct a paralyzed larynx has fewer risks if it’s performed in a standing horse, French researchers say.
Sunday’s Top Tweets from the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover
Top take-homes from Day 3 of the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Australian Vet Studies Life After Racing for Thoroughbreds
Nearly half of Australian Thoroughbreds in one foal crop were rehomed to non-racing homes after their careers concluded.
UKAg’s Barrett Fills Unique Role as EPA Liaison
Michael Barrett, MS, PhD, is the Weed Science Society of America’s liaison to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs.
