Latest News – The Horse
CHRB: Testing Samples for Breeders’ Cup Clear
The samples were tested at the University of California, Davis’, Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Connecting the Dots: Recurrent Uveitis and Appaloosa Horses
Researchers determined that markers on two chromosomes are associated with the risk of insidious equine recurrent uveitis.
Will Withholding Oats Reduce My Horse’s Weight?
A listener keeps her retired show jumper on pasture and feeds him oats, but he keeps gaining weight. Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice.
Owners Can Learn More About First Aid From A Veterinarian
What are your experiences with getting and giving an education about handling horse medical emergencies?
North Carolina Mill Recalls Horse Feed
Bartlett Milling Co. has recalled some of its horse feed due to possible Rumensin contamination.
BLM: Watch for Wild Horses, Burros on Highways
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office has asked motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along our roadways, as the end of daylight saving time brings earlier darkness and lower visibility to southern Nevada.
Kansas State to Host Equine Clinic on Nov. 8
Presentation topics will include senior horse dental problems, feeding horses, behavior, horses and the law, farriery, and more.
Increase in Atypical Myopathy Cases Prompts Warning
Atypical myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disease caused by hypoglycin A, a toxin found in sycamore maple seeds.
Indiana Completes Drug Sample Testing Backlog
The backlog of samples accrued over the past several months at LGC Laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky.
Bayern Wins 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Bayern outlasted Toast of New York and California Chrome in a thrilling stretch duel Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, California.
Vicar’s In Trouble Injured in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The colt will undergo surgery to repair a condylar fracture in his left front leg, trainer Mike Maker said late Friday.
Santa Anita Confident in New Dirt Surface
“The surface has been very safe,” said Rick Arthur, DVM, equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board.
Foals Follow Dams’ Leads When Dealing With Scary Objects
Danish researchers recently observed that foals that watched their mothers calmly handle scary objects ended up being less fearful themselves.
How Do They Live?
The vast majority of the time, I love my job. As a lifelong equestrian who loves to teach, there’s no better feeling than passing important
Fluid Therapy Choices for the Sick Foal
Learn about what therapy choices to make, when to use them, and how much is necessary during treatment of the critically ill foal.
Untapable Powers to Breeders’ Cup Distaff Win
Facing older rivals for the first time, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred daughter of Tapit scored by 1 1/4 lengths over Don’t Tell Sophia and Iotapa with jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen.
