Latest News – The Horse
Crowdfunding: Donors and Fundraisers, Proceed with Caution
While funds can be raised successfully via Internet financing, some legal and fundraising experts say that caution is key for both donors and fundraisers.
Protecting Horses from Ticks
Ticks might be tough opponents, but there are things you can do to reduce pasture infestations and protect horses.
Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in Horses
Many animals that ingest blue-green algae toxins die suddenly, but some can recover.
Commentary: Better Questions to Answer
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on Salix and possible studies on the drug.
Colorado Racetrack Offers Bonus to Medication-Free Winners
Arapahoe Park has created a “Race-Day Medication-Free Incentive” program to reward horsemen who do not administer race-day medication to their horses.
UK Ag Equine Programs Receives Two AHP Awards
In the online equine-related newsletter category, the Bluegrass Equine Digest, a partnership between UK Ag Equine Programs and TheHorse.com, with sponsorship by Zoetis, nabbed the top spot.
Making Peace with Senior Feed
I have a confession: It wasn’t long ago that I was in rocky relationship with senior horse feeds. Yes, it had worked well for a
Does Your Horse Need a Dentist?
Find out why you should make regular dental checkups part of your horse’s scheduled maintenance.
Drop in Owners, Registered Horses Focal Point of AHC Forum
Declines in the number of foals and registered horses have created challenges for the equine industry at large, though the situation has raised another major question: Where have all the owners gone?
UK Researchers and Students Present at AMCOP
The 66th Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists took place June 5-7 at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Poll Recap: Bath Time
Of the 1,198 respondents, 790 (66%) said they rinse their horse after every ride during the warm months.
As Summer Begins, Equine Heat Stress Looms
With summer upon us, it’s a good time to start thinking about protecting horses from inevitable heat stress conditions.
Starlight Racing to Help Fund Laminitis Research
Starlight Racing partners has announced it will donate large sums to two organizations for the purpose of funding research into laminitis in memory of Intense Holiday, who recently succumbed to the disease.
Standing MRI in Horses
Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.
Showground Shock Wave
Strolling through the Kentucky Horse Park barns on schooling day before last week’s show, I heard a familiar, monotonous POW-POW-POW-POW-POW. It was the sound of
Unwanted Horse Coalition Aims to Maximize Programs
Member organizations of the Unwanted Horse Coalition reviewed progress on several fronts June 23 and solicited input on how to maximize existing programs.
