Latest News – The Horse
Finding Housing for Horses During Evacuations
Don’t wait until disaster is on your doorstep to find a place to take your horses when evacuating. Remember these tips.
Oregon Horse Shooter Identified
A man faces an illegal dumping charge after disposing of his horse’s carcass in a highly traveled wooded area.
Poll Recap: Summer Travel Plans
Of the 674 respondents, 167 (25%) said they plan to travel more than 200 miles from their barn this summer.
Security, Pre-Race Procedures for Preakness Horses Announced
The Preakness Stakes will take place May 16 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Racing NSW Secures State-of-the-Art Drug Detection Equipment
The new equipment can screen for more than 8,000 different types of drugs.
Researchers Working to Develop New Strangles Vaccines
Researchers tested whether a novel S. equi vaccine could better prime a vaccinated horse’s immune response.
How Researchers Judge Horses’ Temperaments
Learn about the “Complete Temperament Test,” which is designed to measure five dimensions of equine personality.
Margaret Duprey Named First Brooke USA Ambassador
The Brooke USA supports work to improve the welfare of working equids in the world’s poorest communities.
BCH of Washington Aids in Pacific Crest Trail Reconstruction
The organization aided in repairing the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,550-mile trail stretching from Mexico to Canada.
Feeding Horses With Neuromuscular Disorders
A correct diet can make these sometimes-debilitating conditions manageable.
What’s Inside Your Athlete?
Chances are, if you’ve ever bought a horse with the intention of competing him, you had a veterinarian conduct a prepurchase exam before signing the
Cliff Williamson Joins American Horse Council Staff
His responsibilities will include handling issues with equine health and welfare issues and horse movement requirements.
FEI RuleApp Launched on Apple Store and Google Play
The free smartphone app is designed to give users full access to the federation’s official rules and regulations.
Researchers Evaluate Low-Dose Diclazuril
Scientists from UC Davis studied low-dose diclazuril administration in foals and adult horses with positive results.
Scholarships Helps Alleviate Vet Education Cost
The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided assistance to 27 fourth-year veterinary students.
Maryland Man Accused of Shooting Berry-Munching Mini
The man is accused of fatally shooting his own Miniature Horse after the animal ate strawberries in a neighbor’s yard.
