Latest News – The Horse
Horses Removed from King Fire Path
While firefighters battle the King Fire in California, more than 20 horses are receiving care at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
Kentucky Reports Second Equine WNV Case of 2014
The affected horse, a 3-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Marion County, was euthanized after her condition worsened.
TWH Celebration Veterinary Group Releases Preliminary Report
Officials say none of the horses examined by digital X ray at the event showed signs of improper pressure shoeing or the use of foreign objects in shoeing devices as banned by the Horse Protection Act.
Installing Automatic Waterers
September is a great time to get your winter water supply set up. Alayne discusses the steps involved in installing automatic waterers on horse properties.
Growing your Bedding: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Managing and monitoring pastures properly can result in the safe production of quality hay or bedding for all classes of livestock.
Horses Removed from Black Forest Farm
The allegedly maltreated herd–including a high-profile cutting horse–were found living among several dead horses.
EEE Kills Ohio Horses
Ohio officials have reported that four horses from Ashtabula and Trumbull counties have died after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
WEG Reflections: Cross Country
Our international reporter takes a look back at the 2014 World Equestrian Games cross-country day.
EAG Findings Could Help in Diagnosing Fetlock Injuries
Electroarthrography (EAG) could be used to detect damaged or osteoarthritic cartilage in a noninvasive manner.
Zoetis Provides $1.3 Million to AAEP, FFA, AABP Programs
The company’s Industry Support Program has donated more than $7.3 million since 2008.
Hurry Up and Wait
If I had things my way, our horses would stay in their prime foreverÑthey’d never get old or develop any number of age-related health conditions.
Stop the Bleeding
As prevalent as EIPH is, we still don’t fully understand this potentially performance-limiting condition; here’s what scientists are trying to find out.
UK to Host Free Racetrack Injury Prevention Symposium
The symposium will take place on Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30-5 p.m., and will offer an in-depth look at current efforts to reduce injuries in racehorses.
FBI to Report Animal Cruelty Statistics
The FBI has announced that its Uniform Crimes Report will add animal cruelty statistics to its National Incident Based Reporting System.
Poll Recap: Supplement Expenses
Of the 1,045 respondents, 227 (22%) said they spend $21-$40 per month on supplements per horse.
Ruidoso Downs Unveils Integrity and Safety Program
Ruidoso Downs Race Track is implementing a new program that chairman R.D. Hubbard said is part “our on-going effort to ensure the integrity and safety of the sport and its participants.”
