Latest News – The Horse
Meet ‘Down the Fence’ Producer MJ Isakson
Filmmaker MJ Isakson is completing a film documenting the sport of ‘reined cow horse,’ its horses, and its legends.
Derby Winner Silver Charm Pensioned, Returning to Kentucky
The 20-year-old stallion has been standing at stud in Japan and is expected to be back in Kentucky by late November.
Nevada, Wild Horse Advocates Clash over Estrays
In a statement, agricultural authorities said they receive daily complaints about horses roaming residential neighborhoods and that gathers only take place when the horses pose a danger to themselves or to the public safety.
Weanling Daughter of Champion Zenyatta Dies
The filly was euthanized the evening of Oct. 28 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital after a paddock accident at Lane’s End Farm.
Equine Veterinarian, Parents Killed in Kentucky
Emily Champion, DVM, who practiced veterinary medicine at Delta Downs racetrack, was the victim of a homicide Oct. 26 while visiting her parents at their rural western Kentucky home.
Indiana Racing Commission Suspends Vet Russell for 20 Years
Ross Russell, DVM, was suspended and fined $20,000 for allegedly administering cobalt to a horse before a race and several other offenses.
Wyoming Legislators to Study Wild Horse Management
A state committee voted to draft a resolution calling attention to wild horse management and the animals’ environmental impact on the state’s rangelands.
Poll Recap: Horse Feeding Frequency
Of the 2,049 respondents, 698 (34%) said their horse receives hay twice per day, while 573 (28%) said their horse has continual access to hay.
The Sales Yard
Horses sold at low-end auctions throughout the country face unknown fates. Photo: iStock I watch horse auction sites from throughout the Pacific Northwest online.
Are Red Mineral Blocks Better for Horses Than White Ones?
Dr. Clair Thunes shares her thoughts on if horses should get red or white salt blocks.
Are We Prepared for African Horse Sickness?
One vet recommends taking these preparation steps to help reduce the impact of an outbreak.
Navicular Disease and Fracture
I have a 17-year-old that has a fractured navicular bone that has calcified. I have seen magnetic bell boots available on the market and was wondering if these would help with the pain. Is there any type of treatment or surgery that can repair this?
Lab: Delays Followed Suspicious Samples Spike
Officials at a Lexington, Kentucky, equine drug-testing laboratory blamed recent long delays in processing samples on a spike of nearly 100 times the number of usual suspicious results this year compared with 2013.
Breeders’ Cup Modifies Convicted Trainer Rule
Starting in 2015, trainers convicted of some medication violations will not be able to transfer horses to assistant trainers or other employees to race in the Breeders’ Cup.
Smartphone App Helps Animal Cruelty Investigators
The new feature within the ICE BlackBox app allows users to create a short video record of suspected animal cruelty incidents, as well as to establish GPS coordinates of the alleged crime.
BLM Ely, Nevada, District to Gather Wild Horses
The BLM will gather approximately 120 excess wild horses from in and around the Triple B and Silver King herd management areas.
