Latest News – The Horse
Panel: Racehorse Welfare Tied to Cultural Change
Panelists say continued improvement in regard to equine health and welfare is closely tied to major cultural changes in horse racing.
Lowndes County, Georgia, Horse Contracts EEE
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that Georgia reported 25 equine EEE cases in 2013.
North Dakota Man Faces Probation Violation Charges
A North Dakota man who pleaded guilty to maltreating more than 100 horses last year has been arrested on charges that he violated terms of his probation.
Brazilian Triple Crown Winner Being Treated for Laminitis
Bal A Bali is being treated by Weston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Palm Beach Equine, in Wellington, Florida, and Vernon Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Equine Body Condition Score Poster
Contains descriptions and illustrations of body condition scores for horses from 1-9 (emaciated to obese) based on the Henneke body condition scale.
Just Because They Can Doesn’t Mean They Should
There is no shortage of opinions in the horse world: If you asked five equestrians about their preferred method of, say, stall cleaning or wound
How Do Different Saddles Impact Horses’ Movement?
Researchers found that saddle type did not appear to impact movement in a group of Icelandic horses.
USADA Chief: Independent Drug Testing Necessary
The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency Aug. 11 outlined how the organization could assist the Thoroughbred racing industry should its factions come together and push for federal legislation.
Nunnery Joins Penn Vet as Large Animal Ophthalmologist
Catherine Nunnery, DVM, will begin seeing cases at the New Bolton Center on Sept. 3.
Poll Recap: Barn Wear Splurges
Of the 1,138 respondents, 532 (47%) said they are most likely to splurge on riding boots to get a high-quality product.
Researchers Define Botulism Survival Rates in Adult Horses
Penn Vet researchers found that adult horses that retained the ability to stand had a 95% survival rate, while those that became recumbent had an 18% survival rate.
Sometimes You Simply Don’t Know
This spring I began teaching intermediate-level lessons to a rider who pilots an enormous dark bay draft horse. When I met this gelding, his rider
Jockey Club to Explore Federal Rules on Racehorse Drugs
The Jockey Club, Aug. 10, acknowledged progress on the effort to adopt uniform medication and drug-testing rules on a state-by-state basis, but also said it will advocate on the federal level for assistance in the form of legislation.
Arizona Woman Accused of Maltreating Minis
An Arizona woman is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with allegedly maltreating more than 20 Miniature Horses.
WEG and Welfare: Are They Compatible? Science Says Yes!
Our international freelancer wonders if equestrian competitions in a modern, conscientious world are reaching the borders of unethical. Find out what top horsemanship science researchers have to say.
Promoting Equine Metabolic Wellness
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
