Latest News – The Horse

Number of Texas, Colorado VS Quarantines Dropping
Seven Texas premises and 96 Colorado premises remain quarantined for vesicular stomatitis (VS).

Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated 26-year-old grade gelding from Marshall County was euthanized after becoming recumbent.

How to Manage a Collapsed Foal
Weak or recumbent foals require early veterinary intervention. Here’s what to watch for.

Nearly Nontoxic Insect Control
Fewer flies and less chemical warfare can create a healthier barn environment for you and your horse.
Training on the Trail
Ahh Fall, cooler weather and shorter days. It’s the perfect time to watch the leaves change from the back of your horse on trails in

Women in Equestrian Sport
Why do you think the horse world is predominately female?

How to Teach a Horse to Drink from an Automatic Waterer
A veterinarian and horse behavior expert offers advice for introducing your horse to an automatic waterer.
100 Day Horse Challenge Pays Out $100,000 in Cash and Prizes
Participating hosts reached more than 25,000 horse industry newcomers throughout the challenge.
2014 Thoroughbred Makeover is Bigger, Interactive
Several sessions from the event, taking place Oct. 3-5, will be streamed live on BloodHorse.com, including the America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred Contest.
Turkish Equine Veterinary Association Holds First Meeting
Delegates took part in hands-on workshops and listened to scientific lectures during the meeting.
‘High-Health, High-Performance’ Horse Meeting Concludes
Delegates discussed international competition horse movement at a three-day conference that concluded yesterday in Dubai.
Mutilated Mare Receiving Care in Texas
The allegedly malnourished 4- or 5-year-old Paint mare had her vagina cut out and was stabbed inside that initial wound.

WEG Reflections: Rehomed Horses Shine
Horses cast from other careers competed and entertained at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

Spanish Riding School Debuts Arena with Mobile Roof
The Summer Riding Arena’s mobile roof construction enables riders to train their stallions in the fresh air year-round.
100 Day Challenge ‘Best Practices’ Contest Winners Announced
The top three winning hosts were selected based on written entries describing their outreach to newcomers this summer.

A Rich Trifecta
Meet the equine orthopedic surgeon, reproductive specialist, and endoscope pioneer recently honored by the Thoroughbred Club of America.