Latest News – The Horse
Salt Lake City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
The city council banned commercial horse-drawn carriage rides from the Salt Lake City streets last week.
Wyoming Owners Offer Reward for Horse Tail Theft Tips
Several Wyoming owners are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever cut their horses’ tails.
A New Breed of Funding
Read more about how Dr. Martin Nielsen helped launch the first crowdfunding project for equine research.
Equine Venereal Disease
Equine sexually transmitted diseases can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock welfare.
Standardizing Equitation Science Research
One researcher says it’s important to reach a consensus on how to conduct equitation science research.
Queen Elizabeth Receives FEI Lifetime Achievement Award
Queen Elizabeth II has become the first recipient of the FEI Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her leading role as supporter of equestrian sport throughout her reign as British monarch.
Electric Fencing
We just got a 4-year-old stallion at our barn, and I wanted to know if even with electric fencing will he be able to break out to get in with the mares that are in the paddock next to him?
Researchers Seek Input on Barn Fire Survey
Researchers are seeking information on human and animal losses or injuries, the cause of the fire, and the type of emergency response.
Racetrack Veterinarian Robbins Dies
After helping found the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 1954, Jack Robbins, VMD, served 22 years on the organization’s ethics committee.
How Should I Feed a Hot or Spooky Horse?
Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice on feeding sensitive horses that seem to get hot on certain diets.
Sensible Sheath Cleaning
Male horses require routine sheath cleaning to prevent pain, discomfort, or even infection.
Retired Racehorse Project Goes National
The fledgling Retired Racehorse Project is moving its signature event–the Thoroughbred Makeover–from Baltimore, Maryland, to Lexington, Kentucky, in 2015.
SPANA Launches Appeal to Tackle Diseases in Working Equids
The charity is raising the funds needed to vaccinate against and treat life-threatening diseases such as tetanus.
How to Measure a Horse
How tall is your horse or pony? Here’s how to find out.
Equipment for Managing Horse Pastures
Learn about pasture management equipment and how and when to use each implement.
Defra, BHS Work Together to Lead British Ragwort Debate
The British Horse Society (BHS) conducted the largest survey of the English equine population to assess levels of awareness and concern about ragwort.
