Latest News – The Horse
Veterinarians Rood, Riddle are 2014 Galbreath Award Winners
Drs. Bill Rood and Tom Riddle will receive the award, which is given annually to persons who have created and led successful equine business enterprises.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Bonneville County, Idaho
Two horses were euthanized after exhibiting signs consistent with the disease; one of those tested positive for the neurologic form.
Virginia Man Charged After Trailer Crash
The crash killed two horses; one died at the scene while the other was euthanized.
TAHC to Test Brooks County Equids for Piroplasmosis
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has designated Brooks County as a high-risk county for exposure to equine piroplasmosis and will begin testing equids in that county on Nov. 14.
Kentucky Horse Park to Honor Thoroughbred Champion Cigar
A public memorial service will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
Saddlers Support Saddle Research Trust Conference
The conference will focus on applying science to horses, saddles, and riders to help improve the health and welfare of both horses and humans.
How Much Does it Cost to Rescue a Horse?
A law enforcement officer and a horse rescuer reveal what’s behind rescuing and rehabilitating a neglected equid.
Hoskins Faces Probation Violation Charge
Beth Hoskins, who was convicted in 2013 of maltreating dozens of horses on her Aurora, New York, farm, is now accused of violating terms of her probation.
Connecting the Dots: Recurrent Uveitis and Appaloosa Horses
Researchers determined that markers on two chromosomes are associated with the risk of insidious equine recurrent uveitis.
CHRB: Testing Samples for Breeders’ Cup Clear
The samples were tested at the University of California, Davis’, Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Two Racehorses Die After Australia’s Melbourne Cup
Admire Rakti collapsed in his stall following the race and Araldo was euthanized after shattering a pastern.
Poll Recap: Feeding Arrangements
Of the 1,313 poll respondents, 727 (55%) said their horses are separated during mealtime.
Will Withholding Oats Reduce My Horse’s Weight?
A listener keeps her retired show jumper on pasture and feeds him oats, but he keeps gaining weight. Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice.
Owners Can Learn More About First Aid From A Veterinarian
What are your experiences with getting and giving an education about handling horse medical emergencies?
Kansas State to Host Equine Clinic on Nov. 8
Presentation topics will include senior horse dental problems, feeding horses, behavior, horses and the law, farriery, and more.
BLM: Watch for Wild Horses, Burros on Highways
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office has asked motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along our roadways, as the end of daylight saving time brings earlier darkness and lower visibility to southern Nevada.
