Latest News – The Horse
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.
Can We Determine Foals’ Learning Abilities?
Researchers tried several methods by which to measure foals’ learning abilities with mixed results.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Two Colorado Counties
Horses in Montrose and Delta counties tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on July 2.
California EHV-1 Quarantines Released
Animal health officials released the quarantines in San Joaquin and Riverside counties on June 30.
Houston SPCA Gets Custody of Seized Horse Herd
A Texas judge has awarded the Houston SPCA custody of 200 allegedly maltreated horses seized last month.
