Latest News – The Horse
Installing Automatic Waterers
September is a great time to get your winter water supply set up. Alayne discusses the steps involved in installing automatic waterers on horse properties.
Zoetis Provides $1.3 Million to AAEP, FFA, AABP Programs
The company’s Industry Support Program has donated more than $7.3 million since 2008.
EAG Findings Could Help in Diagnosing Fetlock Injuries
Electroarthrography (EAG) could be used to detect damaged or osteoarthritic cartilage in a noninvasive manner.
WEG Reflections: Cross Country
Our international reporter takes a look back at the 2014 World Equestrian Games cross-country day.
EEE Kills Ohio Horses
Ohio officials have reported that four horses from Ashtabula and Trumbull counties have died after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Horses Removed from Black Forest Farm
The allegedly maltreated herd–including a high-profile cutting horse–were found living among several dead horses.
Growing your Bedding: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Managing and monitoring pastures properly can result in the safe production of quality hay or bedding for all classes of livestock.
Hurry Up and Wait
If I had things my way, our horses would stay in their prime foreverÑthey’d never get old or develop any number of age-related health conditions.
Do Horses Actually Enjoy Pats After a Winning Ride?
Our equitation science reporter shares why she doesn’t pat her horse for a job well done.
Ruidoso Downs Unveils Integrity and Safety Program
Ruidoso Downs Race Track is implementing a new program that chairman R.D. Hubbard said is part “our on-going effort to ensure the integrity and safety of the sport and its participants.”
Poll Recap: Supplement Expenses
Of the 1,045 respondents, 227 (22%) said they spend $21-$40 per month on supplements per horse.
FBI to Report Animal Cruelty Statistics
The FBI has announced that its Uniform Crimes Report will add animal cruelty statistics to its National Incident Based Reporting System.
UK to Host Free Racetrack Injury Prevention Symposium
The symposium will take place on Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30-5 p.m., and will offer an in-depth look at current efforts to reduce injuries in racehorses.
Stop the Bleeding
As prevalent as EIPH is, we still don’t fully understand this potentially performance-limiting condition; here’s what scientists are trying to find out.
An Introduction to Equitation Science
Join two internationally acclaimed equitation science researchers to find out how this growing field of study can improve equine welfare, as well as you and your horse’s relationship.
What Kind of Grain and How Much Should I Feed My Horse?
Dr. Clair Thunes defines the differences between grains, concentrates, and complete feeds for horses and explains how much a horse needs.
