Latest News – The Horse
Cornell to Operate Ruffian Equine Specialists Hospital
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has signed a lease-buy for the former Ruffian Equine Medical Center, located near Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
RMTC Position Papers Uphold Thresholds
A pair of position papers released by the RMTC find no physiologic difference in the various racing breeds to justify changes to its established regulatory thresholds for use of clenbuterol and corticosteroids.
Longeing Surface’s Effects on Sound, Lame Horses
Researchers found that there are distinct differences in movement symmetry patterns between sound and mildly lame horses when longed on soft and hard surfaces.
Blow Me One Last Kiss
Pop singer Pink has got it right–at some point in most relationships, one or both parties consider calling it quits and blow each other one
Rutgers Announces Seminar on Caring for the Equine Athlete
Lecture topics will include conditioning for your equestrian discipline, saddle fitting, and hoof balance and horse performance, among others.
Drug to Treat Equine Joint Dysfunction Gains FDA Approval
The generic drug is FDA-approved for the treatment of joint dysfunction of the carpus (knee) or fetlock in horses that is caused by non-infectious synovitis or osteoarthritis.
Poll Recap: A Time of Thanks
Of 709 voters, 202 (28%) said they were most thankful for family members in their horse-life, while 125 (18%) were thankful for friends.
Shock Wave Therapy Demonstration
Dr. Laura Werner performs shock wave therapy on a horse with signs of pelvic pain.
Why Individual Horse Owners Need Liability Insurance
As an equine attorney, I’m often asked to give presentations on equine liability. It’s a very broad topic, of course, so I try to tailor
Asleep on His Feet
Equids (horses, asses, and zebras) are the only animals that sleep standing up.
St Nicholas Abbey Reaches ‘Critical’ Point in Recovery
Racehorse St Nicholas Abbey has reached a “critical” point in his recovery from a fractured leg and subsequent laminitis, Coolmore Stud reported Nov. 28.
KHC Elects New Directors, Honors Retiring Directors
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Board of Directors welcomed returning and new board members Nov. 10 following elections at the annual membership meeting, as well as honoring retiring board members.
Pain Management for Horses with Laminitis: Where Are We Now?
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
Horse Expo Pomona Returns Feb. 7-9, 2014
This year’s expo will feature more than 300 exhibits featuring products and services.
Racing Stable Receives Environmental Sustainability Award
The award and overall program gives recognition to outstanding equine farms for their dedication to environmental sustainability and management
BCHA Gets the Job Done with Low Impact on the Land
The BCHA recently helped renovate some public facilities using horses and mules to transport equipment.
