Latest News – The Horse

Psyllium, Magnesium Sulfate’s Sand Clearing Ability Studied
A psyllium/magnesium sulfate combination appears safe and effective for helping horses evacuate sand from their colons.

What are the Steps Involved in a Standing MRI?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains the steps involved in having a standing MRI done on a horse.

KHRC Report on Asmussen Expected Jan. 15
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen of horse mistreatment in 2014.

Is it Bad for Horses to Stand in the Mud?
Dr. Nancy Loving weighs the pros and cons of keeping horses inside vs. turning them out in the mud.
Indiana Report Says Positive Cobalt Tests Down
Of the 879 samples tested through Nov. 15, nine (1%) came back over the 25 parts-per-billion threshold level.

Palm Meadows Training Center Adds Standing MRI Unit
The standing MRI is the first installed at a Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America, officials say.

‘Inflamm-Aging,’ Satellite Cells, and the Equine Athlete
Researchers are looking for ways to help aging equine athletes through so-called “satellite cells.”
Picking Up Where I Left Off With Horse Ownership
The pocket-searching peppermint fanatic has landed. That’s what I let my friends know when my new horse, an off-track Thoroughbred named It Happened Again, arrived

ARK Signs Lease with New York, New Jersey Port Authority
The facility will provide a 24-hour quarantine facility for the import and export of horses and other animals, and more.

When Does a Horse Need a Blanket?
Many horses don’t need blankets. Dr. Nancy Loving and Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offer suggestions.
Winter Weather and Senior Horses: In or Out?
There are a number of schools of thought when it comes to housing horses. Some people keep their horses outside 24/7/aaep-20065Ñwith a shelter of some

Racing Regulatory Veterinarians Support Compounding Rules
Mary Scollay-Ward, DVM; Rick Arthur, DVM; and Lynn Hovda, MS, DVM, signed the letter of support.

Australian Racehorse Wastage Evaluated
Researchers believe improved training and breeding could lead to reduced wastage and more “viable” horses.

Drought Prompts BLM to Gather Horses in Nevada
The BLM plans to gather about 150 wild horses threatened by lack of forage.
Heater Blamed for Deadly Ohio Barn Fire
A portable heater used to heat water is being blamed for the barn fire that killed 15 horses in Tallmadge, Ohio.

How Can I Tell if My Horse is Cold?
Dr. Nancy Loving shares signs that a horse is cold and lets you know how to keep him warm.



