Latest News – The Horse
Arena Footing Basics 101: Choosing Your Footing
There are several types of arena surfaces to choose from. Here’s what to remember when selecting your footing.
UK Extension Agents to Host 8th Annual Pastures Please
Lecture topics include weed control, how to re-establish pastures, and plants that are poisonous to horses.
Top Lameness and Surgery Studies of 2014
Studies covered stem cells, nerve blocks, respiratory issues, joint supplements, kissing spines treatments, and more.
Rutgers Horse Management Seminar to Take Place Feb. 8
This year’s program will focus on “Grazing Rewards and Concerns: How and Why to Manage Your Pastures.”
Old Friends Retiree Escapedfromnewyork Dead at 10
The 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding suffered a cardiac event brought on by colic.
Poll Recap: Staying Warm in Winter
Of the 760 respondents, 201 (26%) said they would never give up their winter boots.
Massage and Acupuncture and Chiropractic, Oh My!
It’s not uncommon in performance horse barns to see veterinarians, massage therapists, chiropractors, and other equine professionals in and out on a regular basis. After
KHRC: PETA Failed to Cooperate During Investigation
The KHRC said it found PETA’s failure to cooperate odd, as the latter group brought the horse mistreatment allegations.
Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2014
Studies covered biofilms, chilled and frozen semen, endometritis, placentitis, oxidative stress and fertility, and more.
Can Horses Take Firocoxib Long-Term?
Is long-term use of Previcox for treating pain related to navicular syndrome in horses okay?
NYRA Announces Additional Safety Protocols
The additional protocols come in the wake of a recent rash of catastrophic breakdowns at Aqueduct Racetrack.
How Long Can a Horse Go without Water During the Winter?
Find out from Dr. Nancy Loving how frequently a horse needs to drink during the winter to stay healthy.
Review Cites Strong Safety Stats for Asmussen
Steve Asmussen’s horses have not suffered a single catastrophic breakdown in 721 Kentucky starts the past four seasons.
SIU Research Looks to Solve Equine Colic Mystery
Erin Venable, MS, PhD, is using cannulated horses to learn what goes on in a horse’s cecum.
Are You Crash-Ready?
Here’s what to do if you have a horse-hauling accident and how to avoid a wreck in the first place.
Take Precautions when Hauling Horses in Cold Weather
While hauling during cold weather can be challenging, proper planning will keep your horse performance-ready.
