Latest News – The Horse
Appeals Court Rules AQHA Can Reject Clones
The ruling overturned a lower court decision mandating that the AQHA include clones in its registry.
Will a Horse Drink from an Icy Bucket of Water?
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle and Dr. Nancy Loving discuss whether or not horses will drink icy water.
Awakening to Thoroughbred Aftercare
The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief explains how the TCA’s creation raised both money and awareness.
Psyllium, Magnesium Sulfate’s Sand Clearing Ability Studied
A psyllium/magnesium sulfate combination appears safe and effective for helping horses evacuate sand from their colons.
What are the Steps Involved in a Standing MRI?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains the steps involved in having a standing MRI done on a horse.
KHRC Report on Asmussen Expected Jan. 15
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen of horse mistreatment in 2014.
Is it Bad for Horses to Stand in the Mud?
Dr. Nancy Loving weighs the pros and cons of keeping horses inside vs. turning them out in the mud.
Indiana Report Says Positive Cobalt Tests Down
Of the 879 samples tested through Nov. 15, nine (1%) came back over the 25 parts-per-billion threshold level.
Palm Meadows Training Center Adds Standing MRI Unit
The standing MRI is the first installed at a Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America, officials say.
‘Inflamm-Aging,’ Satellite Cells, and the Equine Athlete
Researchers are looking for ways to help aging equine athletes through so-called “satellite cells.”
Picking Up Where I Left Off With Horse Ownership
The pocket-searching peppermint fanatic has landed. That’s what I let my friends know when my new horse, an off-track Thoroughbred named It Happened Again, arrived
ARK Signs Lease with New York, New Jersey Port Authority
The facility will provide a 24-hour quarantine facility for the import and export of horses and other animals, and more.
When Does a Horse Need a Blanket?
Many horses don’t need blankets. Dr. Nancy Loving and Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offer suggestions.
Winter Weather and Senior Horses: In or Out?
There are a number of schools of thought when it comes to housing horses. Some people keep their horses outside 24/7/aaep-20065Ñwith a shelter of some
Racing Regulatory Veterinarians Support Compounding Rules
Mary Scollay-Ward, DVM; Rick Arthur, DVM; and Lynn Hovda, MS, DVM, signed the letter of support.
Australian Racehorse Wastage Evaluated
Researchers believe improved training and breeding could lead to reduced wastage and more “viable” horses.
