Latest News – The Horse
Deadline for 2015 AHP Student Award Contest is Jan. 23
The contest provides up to three $750 travel awards for students to attend the AHP Annual Seminar.
Prevention is Better than Cure, Racehorse Owners Say
Despite apparent advances in techniques to repair damaged tendons, trainers and owners say they would like more help preventing injuries in the first place.
The Golden Years: Caring for the Senior Horse
With a little extra care and attention, many older horses can have an extended career and a comfortable life.
Nearly Nontoxic Insect Control
Fewer flies and less chemical warfare can create a healthier barn environment for you and your horse.
How to Manage a Collapsed Foal
Weak or recumbent foals require early veterinary intervention. Here’s what to watch for.
Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated 26-year-old grade gelding from Marshall County was euthanized after becoming recumbent.
Number of Texas, Colorado VS Quarantines Dropping
Seven Texas premises and 96 Colorado premises remain quarantined for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Woman Charged in Nevada Equine Cruelty Case
A Nevada woman is facing multiple animal cruelty counts after Clark County authorities removed more than 30 horses from her ranch near Las Vegas.
Game On Dude to Old Friends
The 7-year-old gelded son of Awesome Again won 16 of 34 races and earned just under $6.5 million.
Training on the Trail
Ahh Fall, cooler weather and shorter days. It’s the perfect time to watch the leaves change from the back of your horse on trails in
Mutilated Mare Receiving Care in Texas
The allegedly malnourished 4- or 5-year-old Paint mare had her vagina cut out and was stabbed inside that initial wound.
‘High-Health, High-Performance’ Horse Meeting Concludes
Delegates discussed international competition horse movement at a three-day conference that concluded yesterday in Dubai.
Turkish Equine Veterinary Association Holds First Meeting
Delegates took part in hands-on workshops and listened to scientific lectures during the meeting.
2014 Thoroughbred Makeover is Bigger, Interactive
Several sessions from the event, taking place Oct. 3-5, will be streamed live on BloodHorse.com, including the America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred Contest.
100 Day Horse Challenge Pays Out $100,000 in Cash and Prizes
Participating hosts reached more than 25,000 horse industry newcomers throughout the challenge.
How to Teach a Horse to Drink from an Automatic Waterer
A veterinarian and horse behavior expert offers advice for introducing your horse to an automatic waterer.
