Latest News – The Horse
Pushing the Limits
One of the most important things I learned during my year as a working student with my trainer is that every horse should have impeccable
Lightning Strike Kills Mississippi Rider, Horse
Officials say 23-year-old Shannon Mosley was riding her horse when a lightning struck the pair.
Poll Recap: Water Sources for Horses
Of the 1,476 respondents, 643 (44%) indicated their horses have access to a stock tank for water.
ASPCA Equine Fund Awards 1,000th Grant
The $5,000 award went to Equestrian Inc. in Tampa, Florida, and will be used to repair the roof of its feed room, which was destroyed during a storm in May.
Breeders’ Cup Turf Winner Prized Euthanized at 28
Prized was euthanized at age 28 July 13 at Old Friends retirement facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, due to infirmities of old age.
Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses
We ask for a lot from our adult horses. From athletic endeavors to recreational riding, learn how to keep them healthy and sound during the prime of their lives.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Horse Health at Events
Horses incubating pathogens can develop and shed disease at a show, so monitor your horse’s vitals often.
Penn Vet’s Farrier Service Pioneers Hoof Care Technologies
Chief of Farrier Services Pat Reilly continues to explore new materials and techniques for the advancement of hoof care.
Bill would Put Wild Horses under State Jurisdiction
If passed, the new legislation would give states and Native American tribes the option to assume management of wild horses and burros residing within their borders.
Can I Use Over-the-Counter Penicillin if my Horse is Sick?
Should an owner administer over-the-counter procaine penicillin to sick horses or those that could have an infection? A veterinarian responds.
Texas Officials Report Additional Equine VS Cases
Officials recently confirmed the disease on premises in two Texas counties, one located two miles east of Webberville in Travis County and the other located four miles east of Webberville in Bastrop County.
The Thoroughbred Racehorse Foot
The Thoroughbred foot’s relatively thin walls and sole make it more susceptible to trauma, injury, and hoof capsule distortion.
Infographic: Botulism
The toxins that cause this potentially fatal neurologic disease could be lurking in your horse’s environment or hay. Learn how to recognize and prevent botulism with this visual guide.
Researchers Link Gene Mutation to All Gaited Breeds
A horse’s ability to perform gaits such as ambling and pacing comes down primarily to one particular mutated gene: the so-called Gait Keeper gene.
Blue Horse Charities Merging Efforts with TAA
Blue Horse Charities provides funding to organizations involved in rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of off-the-track Thoroughbreds.
Emergency Preparedness, Large Animal Rescue Courses Offered
Equine Guelph will host a workshop on Sept.18 designed to help horse owners prepare for and handle emergency situations.
