Latest News – The Horse

Is Your Equine Athlete Happy?
Scientists are on the hunt for reliable objective measures of positive emotions in horses being ridden and trained.

The Horse Launches Weekly Nutrition Q&A
Submit your questions now for our expert, independent equine nutrition consultant Clair Thunes, PhD.

Pain Management in Horses
Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.

FDA Seeking Vets’ Input on Antiparasitic Resistance Survey
The FDA says responses will help efforts to slow the development of resistance and more.
Ellis Park, Turfway Park Support TAA
The Kentucky racetracks have both signed on to match contributions made by owners at their facilities.
ARCI Compliance Committee Set, Will Begin Work Immediately
The committee will work state-by-state to advance the ARCI medication reforms.

Joint Injection Refresher
Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.

Advances in Joint Disease Treatment
Learn about the newest advances in understanding and treating inflammation and joint disease in horses from Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, who is a distinguished professor at and founding director of the Colorado State University Orthopaedic Research Center.

Poll Recap: Your Significant Other’s Equine Involvement
Nearly one-third of respondents said their significant other is supportive, but isn’t involved with horses.
Events at 2015 AAEP Convention to Benefit Horse Welfare
A scramble-style golf tournament and the AAEP Foundation Celebration will both raise funds to improve horse welfare.

Equine WNV Cases Reported in Southern France
Two horses have been euthanized and dozens more quarantined in a rare West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak in France.

Elk Blamed for Oregon Horse Death
While wildlife authorities believe an elk is responsible, some ranchers maintain that the animal was attacked by a wolf.

Respiratory Problems and Poor Performance
Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.

Making Friends With Horseless Neighbors
How do you maintain a good relationship with your nonhorsey neighbors?

Additional Cases of EEE Found in Michigan Horses
The unvaccinated horses from Calhoun and Van Buren counties have been euthanized.

10 Learning Theory-Based Horse Training Principles
These principles can help riders maintain equine welfare, improve safety, and allow horses to perform at their best.



