Latest News – The Horse
Study Evaluates Forehand vs. Backhand Whip Use in Racing
Jockeys struck a simulator with significantly (approximately 15%) more force with the backhand than forehand.
Regular Care of UPenn’s Semi-Feral Pony Herd
Dr. Sue McDonnell describes the regular care and maintenance of UPenn’s semi-feral pony research herd.
California Confirms Equine WNV Cases
Authorities confirmed the state’s sixth case of equine West Nile virus (WNV) for 2013 on Aug. 13.
KHC Announces New Executive Director
Susan Schneider, a native Kentuckian, will begin her role as executive director on Aug. 21.
Endorsements Continue for the AHC Welfare Code of Practice
The code outlines what it means for an organization to be committed to responsible horse care and ownership.
Law Panelists Note Progress in Racehorse Drug Reform
Panelists said public perception is based on biased representation by press and industry organizations.
Animal Welfare In Transport: Contingency Planning
This is my report from the Animal Transportation Association sponsored webinar on July 8, 2013, with Dr. Jeleen Briscoe from USDA APHIS Animal Care Emergency Programs.
Positive, Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training Compared
Training efficacy and stress levels were similar in the negative and positive reinforcement groups.
The Origin of UPenn’s Semi-Feral Pony Herd
Dr. Sue McDonnell shares the origin and purpose of University of Pennsylvania’s semi-feral pony research herd.
Kentucky’s First Equine WNV Case of 2013 Confirmed
The 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare–who has no WNV vaccination history within the past year–is recovering.
Poll Recap: Joint Injections
Of the 703 voters, 484 (69%) indicated they never have their horses’ joints injected
ASPCA Grants $273,000 to Groups Assisting Retired Racehorses
The Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
Medication Reforms Carry Sense of Urgency
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
Top Foal-Related Studies of 2012-’13
Dr. Chris Sanchez reviews recent top research papers published focusing on foal health.
ACT 2013: Reasons to Evaluate Stallion Fertility
Dr. Dickson Varner lists the reasons veterinarians might assess stallions for infertility.
Summer’s Foot Frustrations
“The summers are so nice here, maybe I’ll move my barn to Kentucky,” I heard a hunter/jumper trainer from Texas say–only half-jokingly–last week. Indeed, the
