Latest News – The Horse
Managing Feral Horses on National Park Service Lands
Horses and ponies currently reside several National Park Service units. Here’s how the service cares for these animals.
Towing Safety and Horse Trailer Maintenance
Our equine emergency safety blogger offers tips to ensure your horse trailer is fit for the road.
Is My Horse’s Feed Safe?
Learn what steps you can take to help ensure your horse’s feed is safe for him to consume.
EHV Reported in Pennsylvania
A quarantine has been placed on a farm in the Dover area of York County, officials said.
Whip Use in Horse Racing Debated
Equitation scientists and a national racing authority share their differing opinions on whip use and horse welfare.
The Unnerving Reality of Perineural Nerve Blocks
Learn about the challenges associated with interpreting perineural nerve blocks used to help diagnose lameness.
Poll Recap: Adopting a Wild Horse
Of the 620 poll respondents, 266 (43%) said they would like to adopt a wild horse, but have not yet.
U.S. House Panel to Probe Whitfied Ethics Complaint
Rep. Ed Whitfield allegedly failed to prevent his wife from lobbying his staff on Tennessee Walking Horse welfare.
Double-Decker Horse Transport Bill Introduced
The bill stems from a deadly 2007 incident involving the crash of a double-decker trailer carrying Belgian draft horses.
2014 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
Learn about foal care, colic, sport horse studies, and more from our annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention coverage.
6 Signs of Sacroiliac Disease in Horses
SI disease in performance horses has many clinical signs and causes, making diagnosis challenging for veterinarians. Here’s a checklist to help.
Surgical Intervention to Improve Mare Fertility
Dr. Rolf Embertson of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, shares his experience performing surgery to correct urogenital conditions in broodmares, including ovarian cyst removal and injury repairs.
Should I Worry About the Hardness of My Horses’ Water?
Our new community water source is “hard” water, with higher levels of calcium and magnesium. Should I be concerned?
Gulfstream Park Reaccredited by Safety, Integrity Alliance
Best practices cited included reporting of injuries and fatalities, post-race inspections, and more.
Veterinarians Charged With Drugging Racehorses
Four vets are facing criminal charges for allegedly administering drugs to Thoroughbreds within 24 hours of races.
Kentucky Horse Council Announces New Executive Director
The Kentucky Horse Council has announced that Katy Ross will serve as its new executive director.
