Latest News – The Horse
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.
North Carolina Mill Recalls Horse Feed
Bartlett Milling Co. has recalled some of its horse feed due to possible Rumensin contamination.
Indiana Completes Drug Sample Testing Backlog
The backlog of samples accrued over the past several months at LGC Laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky.
Increase in Atypical Myopathy Cases Prompts Warning
Atypical myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disease caused by hypoglycin A, a toxin found in sycamore maple seeds.
Foals Follow Dams’ Leads When Dealing With Scary Objects
Danish researchers recently observed that foals that watched their mothers calmly handle scary objects ended up being less fearful themselves.
Santa Anita Confident in New Dirt Surface
“The surface has been very safe,” said Rick Arthur, DVM, equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board.
Vicar’s In Trouble Injured in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The colt will undergo surgery to repair a condylar fracture in his left front leg, trainer Mike Maker said late Friday.
Bayern Wins 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Bayern outlasted Toast of New York and California Chrome in a thrilling stretch duel Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, California.
How Do They Live?
The vast majority of the time, I love my job. As a lifelong equestrian who loves to teach, there’s no better feeling than passing important
Fluid Therapy Choices for the Sick Foal
Learn about what therapy choices to make, when to use them, and how much is necessary during treatment of the critically ill foal.
Infographic: Understanding Endotoxemia
Endotoxemia is a serious condition resulting from the presence of endotoxin in a horse’s blood. It has several causes, ranging from retained fetal membranes after foaling to colic to skin infections and can lead to shock, laminitis, and even death..
