Latest News – The Horse
How Do I Get My Horse to Behave for the Veterinarian?
I bought a 7-year-old Arabian mare that was supposed to be good for the veterinarian, farrier, etc. Not! She is very difficult to give shots to. Do you have any tips on how to get her to accept shots better?
Former TWHBEA Vice President Sues Organization
Pat Stout, former vice president of TWHBEA’s horse shows division, has accused the organization of committing illegal corporate acts and breaching its fiduciary duties.
Thoroughbred Clever Allemont Dies at Old Friends
Rebel Stakes winner and Old Friends retiree Clever Allemont was euthanized due to colic the morning of May 26. The son of Clever Trick was 32.
Study: Owners Might Miss Signs of Equine Back Pain
Caretakers estimated between 4% and 22% of horses had back pain, whereas clinical examination showed that 37% and 85% were suffering from back pain.
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Celebrates Grand Opening
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will operate the former Ruffian Equine Medical Center, located near Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Veterinary Grad and Horse Overcome Odds, Look Ahead
Meet new veterinarian Kelly Lear and her horse Saddie, who’ve overcome obstacles to find show-ring success.
KEEP Celebrates 10 Years of Enhancing Equine Interests
Kentucky horsemen formed the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) to improve the economics of the state’s signature horse industry.
Helping Horses with Heaves
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, once known as chronic obstructive pulmonary dysfunction, or COPD) can stop an otherwise healthy athletic horse in his tracks. Learn how to help a horse suffering from heaves in this live event.
Keep Horses Healthy with Biosecurity and Barn Disinfection
By maintaining a clean facility, instituting several simple biosecurity precautions, and regularly disinfecting your barns and stalls, you will be better able to prevent and control disease on your farm.
Owners Urged to Ensure Horses’ Vaccinations are Up to Date
With warm weather here and mosquito season under way, Delaware horse owners are being advised to make certain their equids’ vaccinations are current to protect against the threat of potentially fatal diseases.
Churchill Downs Looking into Horse Death
Churchill Downs is gathering facts and conducting interviews in an effort to ascertain the circumstances leading to the death of a 5-year-old mare en route to the paddock for schooling prior to the first race on May 22.
New Approach for Viewing Equine Kidneys with Ultrasound
A team of British veterinarians has confirmed discovered that ultrasound scanning over the horse’s back instead of the abdomen is an easier and more accurate way to obtain equine kidney measurements.
Gluck to Host Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center will host the 66th Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists from June 5-7.
UK Cooperative Extension Service Celebrates 100 Years
On May 8, the Cooperative Extension System celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the service.
Why Might a Fast-Growing Young Horse be a Concern?
Dr. Earl Gaughan addresses rapid growth in young horses and the related potential for joint issues such as OCD. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Young Horses Q&A audio event.
Weed of the Month: Buttercups
Buttercups can be poisonous to horses, but the plants are not palatable and animals usually do not eat them.
