Latest News – The Horse
SIU Research Looks to Solve Equine Colic Mystery
Erin Venable, MS, PhD, is using cannulated horses to learn what goes on in a horse’s cecum.
Are You Crash-Ready?
Here’s what to do if you have a horse-hauling accident and how to avoid a wreck in the first place.
Take Precautions when Hauling Horses in Cold Weather
While hauling during cold weather can be challenging, proper planning will keep your horse performance-ready.
New Kentucky Horse Tourism Group Formed
The group aims to become a booking outlet for tours of Kentucky farms, equine vet clinics, and equine attractions.
Which Cryotherapy Method Works Best for Cooling Hooves?
Methods that immerse the hoof and limb in ice and water to at least fetlock level are most effective.
Horses Removed from Houston, Texas, Neighborhood
Eight allegedly malnourished horses from four locations within a single neighborhood are receiving rehabilitative care.
Thoroughbred Makeover Entries Open with $100,000 Incentive
Trainers can enter Thoroughbreds that raced or trained in the last two years and have not begun second career training.
When on Trial, Put it in Writing
When it comes to selling a horse, I’m a big believer in letting it go “on trial” with the prospective buyer. After all, if you
Why is Hydration for Horses Important During the Winter?
Dr. Nancy Loving talks about the risks horses face when they don’t drink enough during the winter.
Maryland Street Vendor Horses Removed
Fourteen horses used to pull vendor wagons are receiving care after authorities removed them from their stables.
Allegedly Maltreated Horses Relocated
A herd of 41 allegedly maltreated horses from Nevada County, California, is receiving rehabilitative care.
Record Low for Fatal Thoroughbred Breakdowns in Kentucky
Sixteen catastrophic breakdowns occurred in 2014, the lowest number since the state began tracking such statistics.
Kentucky Investigation Clears Asmussen
The KHRC investigation found no evidence of rule violations by Eclipse Award winner Steve Asmussen.
A Fresh Look at Heaves
Researchers’ definition of this respiratory issue continues to evolve. Here’s what we currently know.
What Does ‘Sacking Out’ a Horse Mean?
Learn how to get your horse to accept new and scary objects or sounds.
Proposed Montana Law Would Protect Police Horses
Proposed legislation would protect horses used by Montana police from harm while in the line of duty.
