Latest News – The Horse
TCA Stallion Season Auction Set for January
In 2014 TCA granted more than $512,000 to about 75 charities working to aid in Thoroughbred rescue, retirement and adoption, backstretch and farm worker services, research, and therapeutic riding.
2014 Hallowhinny Photo Contest
Here are some of our favorite photos of horses in costume submitted by fans for the Hallowhinny photo contest.
Factors Contributing to Cross-Country Falls Evaluated
The only variable researchers could link with the likelihood of falling was the horse and rider’s competitive rank going into cross-country.
Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Remain in Colorado
Fifty-one Colorado premises remain under quarantine after horses and cows tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Firms get FDA Warning About Equine Ulcer Products
Three companies have received warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing equine ulcer products without that agency’s approval.
What’s the Difference between a Vice and a Stereotypy?
Dr. Nancy Diehl considers the use of “vice” and “stereotypies” when referring to horse behavior.
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.
