Latest News – The Horse
Young Horse Health, Conformation Impacts Career Longevity
Good health and soundness in 4- to 5-year-olds goes a long way in keeping horses performing long-term, researchers said.
Lessons Learned
Things I will never ever do again: Say my horse has never injured that/gotten hurt doing that/had that treated/had that problem/etc. Several treatments and a
Ohio Racing Stakeholders Discuss Medication Rules, Cobalt
The group discussed model medication rules, testing procedures, and cobalt thresholds at a recent meeting.
Managing Horses During Drought
Drought conditions pose unique health care and management challenges for horse owners. Here’s what you need to know.
Managing Feral Horses on National Park Service Lands
Horses and ponies currently reside several National Park Service units. Here’s how the service cares for these animals.
Towing Safety and Horse Trailer Maintenance
Our equine emergency safety blogger offers tips to ensure your horse trailer is fit for the road.
Is My Horse’s Feed Safe?
Learn what steps you can take to help ensure your horse’s feed is safe for him to consume.
EHV Reported in Pennsylvania
A quarantine has been placed on a farm in the Dover area of York County, officials said.
Whip Use in Horse Racing Debated
Equitation scientists and a national racing authority share their differing opinions on whip use and horse welfare.
The Unnerving Reality of Perineural Nerve Blocks
Learn about the challenges associated with interpreting perineural nerve blocks used to help diagnose lameness.
Poll Recap: Adopting a Wild Horse
Of the 620 poll respondents, 266 (43%) said they would like to adopt a wild horse, but have not yet.
U.S. House Panel to Probe Whitfied Ethics Complaint
Rep. Ed Whitfield allegedly failed to prevent his wife from lobbying his staff on Tennessee Walking Horse welfare.
Double-Decker Horse Transport Bill Introduced
The bill stems from a deadly 2007 incident involving the crash of a double-decker trailer carrying Belgian draft horses.
2014 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
Learn about foal care, colic, sport horse studies, and more from our annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention coverage.
6 Signs of Sacroiliac Disease in Horses
SI disease in performance horses has many clinical signs and causes, making diagnosis challenging for veterinarians. Here’s a checklist to help.
Surgical Intervention to Improve Mare Fertility
Dr. Rolf Embertson of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, shares his experience performing surgery to correct urogenital conditions in broodmares, including ovarian cyst removal and injury repairs.
