Latest News – The Horse
Horses That Are Bonded
I’ve read that uneven numbers aren’t good due to pair bonding. Is this true?
Horse Processing Advocate Sue Wallis Dies in Wyoming
Sue Wallis, who made headlines as a vocal proponent of U.S. horse processing, died Tuesday. She was 56.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome: What We Know, Where We’re Headed
Vets have made great strides in EMS diagnosis and management, but there’s still much work to be done.
An Introduction to Basic Horse Gaits
Horses are athletic animals designed for movement. Find out more about the most basic equine gaits.
Rain Rot in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Practicing good hygiene and reducing environmental risk factors can help keep a horse from getting rain rot.
New Vocations Launches Ambassador Program
Those who have adopted a New Vocations horse can assist the organization in promoting retired racehorses.
Commentary: St Nicholas Abbey’s ?Brave Battle
Learn about St Nicholas Abbey’s battle with a fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.
BLM Seeks Ideas on Wild Horse Management
The BLM is seeking management ideas, but critics say previously suggested methods haven’t been implemented.
A Review of Fatal Fetlock Injuries in California Racehorses
One of the most common sites of catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is the fetlock.
Commentary: St Nicholas Abbey’s Brave Battle
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Irish Thoroughbred racing champion St Nicholas Abbey’s battle to overcome a life-threatening fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
My searches for the “just right” saddle have never been simple. Long before the availability of different tree widths, I rode a very round, mutton-withered,
N.M. Police Seek Shooter in Horse-Related Case
Bernalillo County authorities are seeking a man who allegedly shot another man over the price of a horse.
FEI Announces Officials for 2014 World Equestrian Games
The FEI appointed ground juries, technical delegates, stewards, course designers, and more.
Poll Recap: Parasite Control Strategies
Of the 764 respondents, 356 (47%) said they use rotational deworming as their parasite control method.
What’s Your Age Again?
One of my favorite things about 18-year-old Dorado is that he has no clue, whatsoever, that he’s a day over 7 or 8. But at
Winter Horseback Riding Tips
With a little bit more consideration for both horse and rider winter riding can be an enjoyable experience.
