Latest News – The Horse
BLM Seeks Comment on Pryor Mountain Environmental Assessment
Input is sought on a preliminary environmental assessment for a horse gather on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
22 Equine Ophthalmology Studies Available Free Online
Study topics include keratitis, corneal surgery, corneal neoplasia, uveitis, glaucoma, and more.
Gastric Ulcers: Common in Performance Horses and Foals
About 90% of performance horses and 25 to 50% of foals have ulcers. Here’s what to watch for and how to prevent them.
Marean Elected AHC Trustee
Donald G. Marean is a member of the Maine House of Representative member and Standardbred racehorse owner.
Your Guide to Horse Hay
Do you know your grass hay from your legumes? And which kinds of hay offer the best nutrition for your horse? Learn about different types of horse hay in our exclusive special report.
The Equine DNA Roadmap
Find out what the equine genome can tell us about our horses and preventing genetic disease.
Poll Recap: Horsey Vacations
Of the 571 respondents, 249 (44%) said they spend their vacation days at home doing horse-related chores.
Veterinarians Discuss Medication Rules at Ohio Meeting
Five vets shared their views on racehorse testing and medication issues an Ohio State Racing Commission meeting.
MRI to Predict Catastrophic Fetlock Fractures in Racehorses
Researchers say MRI might be useful as a screening test to identify racehorses at increased risk of fetlock fracture.
Oregon EHV-1: Case Count Rises to Four
Facilities in Marion and Polk counties are now under quarantine.
How to Fit an English Saddle
Master Saddler Ian Hastilow shows how to properly place an English saddle on a horse and check for its correct fit.
Encapsulated Stem Cells Could Accelerate Wound Healing
Equine stem cells confined inside tiny capsules secrete substances that help heal simulated wounds in cell cultures.
NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Finger Lakes
The New York track received “best practice” grading in the area of aftercare and transition of retired racehorses.
Michigan EHV-1: Some Quarantines Released
Four Michigan facilities remain quarantined due to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Researchers Confirm IgG Values for Predicting Foal Survival
Foals with IgG levels lower than 800 mg/dL are more likely to die than those with levels greater than 800 mg/dL.
European Equestrian Federation signs MOU with FEI
The European Equestrian Federation is focused on maximizing the potential and development of equestrian sport.
