Latest News – The Horse
UK Ag Equine Program Hosts Two June Equine Field Days
University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs hosted two educational events for horse owners in June.
NTRA Safety Alliance Accredits Indiana Grand
Alliance officials said Indiana Grand has implemented numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health and safety.
TIP Performance Awards Enhanced for 2014
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows.
Researchers Find Equine Influenza Virus in Camels
University of Florida researchers have found evidence that equine influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels, and they believe humans could be next.
Louisiana Horse Deaths Investigated
Authorities in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, are hoping a cash reward will help them identify who shot three horses grazing in a pasture near Lake Concordia.
Protecting Horses from Ticks
Ticks might be tough opponents, but there are things you can do to reduce pasture infestations and protect horses.
Crowdfunding: Donors and Fundraisers, Proceed with Caution
While funds can be raised successfully via Internet financing, some legal and fundraising experts say that caution is key for both donors and fundraisers.
Deputies Probe Arizona Horse Slashing
Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff’s deputies are seeking whoever slashed a horse’s neck in its barn near Scottsdale.
What’s the Difference between PSSM Types 1 and 2?
Equine muscle expert Dr. Stephanie Valberg explains the differences between these two diseases that cause horses to tie up.
Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in Horses
Many animals that ingest blue-green algae toxins die suddenly, but some can recover.
UK Ag Equine Programs Receives Two AHP Awards
In the online equine-related newsletter category, the Bluegrass Equine Digest, a partnership between UK Ag Equine Programs and TheHorse.com, with sponsorship by Zoetis, nabbed the top spot.
Colorado Racetrack Offers Bonus to Medication-Free Winners
Arapahoe Park has created a “Race-Day Medication-Free Incentive” program to reward horsemen who do not administer race-day medication to their horses.
Commentary: Better Questions to Answer
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on Salix and possible studies on the drug.
Making Peace with Senior Feed
I have a confession: It wasn’t long ago that I was in rocky relationship with senior horse feeds. Yes, it had worked well for a
Does Your Horse Need a Dentist?
Find out why you should make regular dental checkups part of your horse’s scheduled maintenance.
Starlight Racing to Help Fund Laminitis Research
Starlight Racing partners has announced it will donate large sums to two organizations for the purpose of funding research into laminitis in memory of Intense Holiday, who recently succumbed to the disease.
