Latest News – The Horse
Sidebone might be Normal in Swedish Cold-Blooded Horses
Researchers found that sidebone does not appear to affect horses’ performance and could simply be a normal characteristic of cold-blooded trotters and Ardennes horses.
Diagnosing the Cloudy Equine Eye
When clouds start rolling in, it often means a storm is brewing. For horses with cloudy eyes, the source of that storm could be one of many. Fortunately, veterinarians are well-versed in the diagnostic and treatment options for cloudy-eyed horses.
The Words I Use With Horses: A Translation
In my last post I asked for input on what you believe a young horse should learn, and one commenter suggested teaching my youngster a word
Rushing a Mare During Breeding
What might be causing a stallion to mount a particular mare early, and what can be done about it?
Report: PETA Probe Alleges Cruelty to Horses
A major Thoroughbred racing stable was the subject of a 2013 undercover PETA investigation, which alleges over-medication of and cruelty to horses, as well as use of electrical devices on them.
Thoroughbred Racehorse Bond Holder Treated for Laminitis
Trainer Doug O’Neill said the connections of the colt, who had been on the Kentucky Derby trail, are “guardedly optimistic.”
Madigan to Deliver 2014 Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture
John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACAW, will present “Gumshoe Sleuthing in the World of Infectious Disease and Neonatology: Discoveries That Changed Equine and Human Health” at the AAEP’s 60th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
CANTER Opens Texas Chapter
Volunteers are visiting tracks to offer free sales listings that include a photo, a description, and contact information, to trainers and owners looking to move their Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Paint, and Arabian ex-racehorses onto second careers.
Kinematics of Riders’ Hands and Horses’ Mouths Studied
How we use our reins might give our horses signals we don’t mean.
Therapeutic Riding Horse Health
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
Minimizing Wound Complications
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions as there are horse owners.
African Horse Sickness Found in Western Cape
Two horses in South Africa’s Western Cape have tested positive for African horse sickness, reported officials in that area.
RMTC Amends Therapeutic Medications List
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors took several actions March 17 intended to further the process toward the nationwide adoption of uniform medication rules, penalties, and testing.
First Equine Hendra Case of 2014 Confirmed in Queensland
Biosecurity Queensland is managing the first equine hendra virus case of 2014 after test results received late last night confirmed a horse in the Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, area was positive for the disease.
Study Compares Laparoscopic, Conventional Cryptorchidectomy
Researchers found that the advantages of laparoscopy might not always outweigh the disadvantages in horses requiring surgery for cryptorchidism.
Spooky Seniors
Our senior horses are saints. After a lifetime of hard work, they’re enjoying their “retirement” by either teaching beginners the ropes, packing the kids or
