Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Reports Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Allen County is recovering.
Colorado VS Case Count Holds Steady
Forty-four premises remain under quarantine; 320 previously affected premises have been released from quarantine.
Pair Indicted in Mare Mutilation Case
Two Texas men have been indicted for allegedly mutilating a mare before abandoning her in San Patricio County.
The Key to the Future: Broodmare and Stallion Care
While they only make up a small segment of the equine industry, breeding stock is the future of our business.
How are Bone Scans Used to Diagnose Equine Lameness?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains how bone scans work and how veterinarians use them to diagnose unsoundness in horses.
10 Horse Rescue Resources on TheHorse.com
Get horse rescue resources to help with everything from finding a reputable rescue to refeeding a starved horse.
State Travel Requirements
Find out who to call and what papers to gather before heading out-of-state with your horse.
Rehabilitating, Refeeding, and Rehoming Rescue Horses
Rescued horses can be heartbreaking and often require special care to bring them back to health. Learn how you can help during our live event.
Santos Joins Virginia Tech as Surgery Instructor
Marcos Santos, DVM, MS, recently completed an equine surgery internship and residency at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Whip Use by Jockeys Restricted in California
To prevent overuse of the whip, jockeys in California will no longer be allowed to strike a horse more than three consecutive times without giving the animal a chance to respond.
California Horse Owner Sought
California authorities are seeking the owner of an injured mare abandoned in the Lake Pillsbury area of Lake County.
Second Call for Wild Horse Advisory Board Nominations
Nominees should represent the fields of wild horse and burro advocacy, veterinary medicine, or public interest.
Early Winter Wonderland
As I type this, it’s 30¡F and snowing in Lexington. And this is one of the warmer days we’ve had of late. It’s not supposed
Embryo Transfer Step-by-Step
Embryo transfers allow a mare to carry another mare’s foal to term. Learn about the process from beginning to end.
Poll Recap: What Conformation Flaws Can You Live With?
Of the 1,074 respondents, 349 (32%) said they could live with a slight club foot in their horse’s conformation.
New Bolton Center to Host Imaging for Surgery Lecture
Surgeon Eric Parente, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will discuss breakthroughs in imaging for large animal surgery.
