Latest News – The Horse
Rare South Carolina Ponies Relocated
A trio of wild Marsh ponies in South Carolina has been relocated to a safer location after another pony was killed by a motorist.
Going to the Barn? Don’t Forget Your Helmet
No matter what the riding discipline, wearing a helmet is one of the best ways to minimize the chance of a brain injury.
Managing and Preventing Transport-Associated Fever
Most horses travel without incident, but if one develops a post-transport fever that lasts for more than 12 to 24 hours or is accompanied by other clinical signs, it’s important to seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.
Tennessee Horseman Petitions for Equine Rights
A horseman has launched an online petition to legally establish equine welfare rights, but one city official believes the petition is intended to promote equestrian use of a municipal trail in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Nominations Sought for 2015 Equine Industry Vision Award
The 2015 Equine Industry Vision Award winner will be announced during a breakfast ceremony sponsored by Zoetis on June 19, 2015, during the American Horse Publications Seminar in San Antonio, Texas.
Carbohydrate Composition and Equine Digestion
Researchers studied how high-fiber feeds affect horses’ feed passage rate, water balance, and nutrient digestion.
RMTC Notes Uniform Racehorse Medication Program Steps
A review shows that the majority of major racing jurisdictions will have a substantial portion of the program’s four principal components in place by year’s end.
Texas Releases Final Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines
Texas animal health officials have released the final vesicular stomatitis quarantines in that state, while dozens of premises in Colorado remain under quarantine.
Australia’s Ban on AI in Thoroughbreds Upheld by High Court
The federal court determined that the ban is not anti-competitive or a restraint on trade.
Study: Horses can Communicate Blanketing Preferences
Researchers taught horses to request a blanket be put on, a rug be taken off, or no change using different symbols.
Equine Life Stages: Senior Horses
Old horses spend their lifetimes earning our love and respect. They teach us how to ride, pack our kids, and hold onto our memories. Learn how to keep them healthy and comfortable during our live event.
Do Professionals Judge Horse Behavior Like Scientists?
Recent study results yielded mixed results: Equestrian professionals, on the whole, appear to have an appreciation for welfare-friendly behavior in the show ring, but they disagree with scientists when it comes to head and neck positions.
Racehorse Owners Schooled on Horse Health, Care Issues
Owners heard lectures on topics such as the musculoskeletal system, nutrition, and second careers.
Don’t Ignore Exotic Diseases
One veterinarian shares her thoughts on what West Nile virus can teach us about exotic equine diseases.
Ohio Authorities Probe Horse Hair Thefts
The Oct. 12 incident is the latest in a series of horse hair thefts in central Ohio.
Factors Influencing Jumping Horses’ Performance Reviewed
Researchers believe that aerobic capacity is likely associated with improved performance and reduced fatigue over the course of longer competitions.
