Latest News – The Horse
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Obesity
A group of researchers went looking for the cause of Great Britain’s growing equine obesity problem. Here’s what they found.
Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Update
The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office offers advice on protecting horses and other livestock from VS.
Artwork at the WEG Village
Take a tour of the art our reporter found around the 2014 World Equestrian Games.
Santa Anita Seeks Breeders’ Cup Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of patron services Oct. 31- Nov. 2 at the California track.
Vaulting Competition Concludes at 2014 WEG
Austria, Great Britain, Germany, and France topped the podium during the 2014 World Equestrian Games finals.
2014 WEG Jumping Final-Four Results
USA’s Beezie Madden takes third behind Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) and Patrice Delaveau (FRA) at 2014 WEG final-four jumping.
Magnetic Blankets’ Impacts on Horses Studied
Swedish researchers recently found that magnets in blankets don’t have quite the impact on blood flow that some manufacturers might claim.
FEI President to Receive France’s Highest Honor
FEI President HRH Princess Haya will be made Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest distinction and one of the best known in the world.
South Carolina Mule Tests Positive for EIA
A mule in South Carolina has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), making that case the first confirmed new incidence of the disease originating in that state for more than a decade.
Dutch Team Wins 2014 WEG Show Jumping
The Dutch clinched the gold ahead of the Germans and Americans.
USA’s Weber, Dutch Team Lead 2014 WEG Driving
Chester Weber (USA) and the Dutch team have made a convincing first step on their way to driving gold at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy.
Germany’s Sandmann Wins 2014 WEG Driving Marathon
More than 15,000 spectators enjoyed driving sport under ideal weather conditions for both people and horses.
USA’s Madden Qualifies for 2014 WEG Jumping Final
America’s Beezie Madden, France’s Patrice Delaveau, Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson, and The Netherlands’ Jeroen Dubbeldam will compete for the WEG win.
First 2014 Case of WNV in Kentucky Reported
The affected horse, a 5-year-old located in Calloway County in the southwestern area of Kentucky, was euthanized on Sept. 2.
2014 Quarter Horse Congress Names Show’s Official Vet
Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic will provide veterinary services for the world’s largest single-breed horse show.
Horse Hair Analysis to Detect Chronic Selenium Toxicity
How can you tell if your horse is consuming too much selenium? Recent research results indicate that an answer is likely hiding in your horse’s mane and tail.
