Latest News – The Horse

The Long-Lost Classic-Format Three-Day Event
Learn about the long-format event and why veterinarians are crucial to these competitions.
French Eventing Horse, Rider Disqualified from 2014 WEG
The FEI Tribunal has disqualified Maxime Livio and Qalao des Mers following a positive test for a controlled medication.

Does My Mare Think a Miniature Horse is Her Baby?
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
Input Sought on Proposed Canadian EIA Management Strategy
Comments are requested on a proposed approach for controlling equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Canada.

Jockey Club Enhances Graded Stakes Race Vet Record Reporting
Owners can make their graded stakes horses’ veterinary records public by posting them on a specialized website.

Getting to Know EOTRH
This painful dental disease is often seen in older horses and can have severe consequences. Here’s what to watch for.
California Men Charged With Shooting at Wild Burros
Three men have been charged with attempting to shoot wild burros in a residential area of Moreno Valley.

Second Maryland Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Two Maryland premises are now quarantined after horses residing at the facilities tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Does Your Equine Ulcer Treatment Product Add Up?
Studies indicate that some ulcer products contain a wide range of omperazole, from as little as 27% to as much as 126%.

OTTBs Competing at Rolex Will Receive Recognition from TIP
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) will award Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event riders competing on Thoroughbreds.
Money-Saving Tips for Horse Showing
Tack and equipment purchases, travel expenses, and show bills can really add up. Photo: Alexandra Beckstett One of my joys of horse ownership is the

13 Ways to Predict Ovulation in Mares
Horse breeding is only as effective as your ability to predict a mare’s impending ovulation. Here’s how vets do so.

UK Presents Conversation With Leading Reiner Shawn Flarida
Shawn Flarida will speak at 6 p.m. on April 27 as part of UK’s Distinguished Industry Lecture Series.

10 Easy Earth Day Tips to Green Up Your Horse Life
Small changes in our daily horse care routine can help reduce our horses’ hoofprints on our planet. Here are 10 earth-friendly tips that are easy to instate.

Poll Recap: Horse Watering Options
Of the 1,144 respondents, 485 (42%) said they use a stock tank to provide water for their horses.

Researching and Developing Novel Fecal Egg Count Methods
A new smartphone app is designed to help veterinarians obtain fecal egg count results quickly and easily in the field.



