Latest News – The Horse
Herd Seized at South Carolina Farm
Nearly 30 Arabian horses are receiving rehabilitative care after they were seized at a South Carolina farm.
Video Leads to Horse Cruelty Charges
An outfitter faces cruelty charges after contacting authorities about a video posted online showing him beating a horse.

Clinical Signs and Causes of Back Pain in Horses
Learn about common issues owners encounter with their horses’ spine and saddle fit and how to treat such issues.
Registration Deadline for Time to Ride Challenge Approaches
The registration deadline for hosts interested in participating is May 26.

Nutritional Support for Horse Hooves
The complex equine hoof relies on important nutritional building blocks for strength and integrity.

Study Confirms Euthanasia in Horses is Quick, Humane
Does humane euthanasia really stand up to its name? One research team believes it does.
RRP Announces Ticket Sales for Thoroughbred Makeover
Tickets are on sale for the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, taking place Oct. 23-25.
Lecture on Treating Cancer in Horses Scheduled
Laura Johnstone, BVSc, MVSc, Dipl. ACVIM, will discuss treating cancer in horses on June 2.

Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Pecos County, Texas, Horses
The three horses reside at a single farm in Pecos County, located approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton.
The Sacred Art of Puttering Around with Horses
I’ve been back to horse ownership for four months, and I’ll confess: I haven’t made a “quick trip to the barn” yet. Typically, going to

Protect Yourself and Your Animals From Rabies
Vaccination can help reduce horses’ risk of developing rabies if bitten by an infected animal.
TCA Named Beneficiary of Fantasy Horse Racing Game
The donations will be applied to grants for charities that assist Thoroughbreds when they finish racing.

Death of a Herdmate
Can the death of one horse lead to a complete change in another’s behavior or “personality”?

Poll Recap: Equine Welfare Issues
Of the 1,238 respondents, 517 (42%) said they are most concerned about “unwanted” horses.
Utah Police Probe ‘Suspicious’ Horse Death
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Thoroughbred mare found dead in a Davis County pasture.
Judge Tosses Evidence in Wheelon Soring Case
The judge ruled that Larry Wheelon’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated due to faulty search warrants.



