Latest News – The Horse
Joint Injections
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones shares information about joint injections in horses and what kind of horses or problems might benefit from joint injections.
Protecting Vet Students from Horse-Related Injuries
At the 2013 International Large Animal Rescue Conference (ILARC) in Australia, Dr. Chris Riley of Massey University in New Zealand predicated his presentation with photos of injuries sustained
Managing Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Racehorses
One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.
Overcome Rider Fear Part 1: Identifying the Source of Fear
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel, LMFT, who operate DreamPower Horsemanship in Gilroy, Calif., show you how to identify the source of your fears.
2009 Belmont Stakes Winner Summer Bird Dies
The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
Mucho Macho Man Wins Vox Populi Award
The 5-year-old winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic will receive the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Water Bucket Blues
Why do horses tip water buckets, defecate in waterers, and/or dip hay in their water?
New York Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Charged
The driver is facing a single animal cruelty count for allegedly working an injured animal.
Taking Vital Signs
Every horse owner or caretaker should know how to take a horse’s temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Great Britain Beefs Up Equine Anti-Doping Policy
Steroid scandals prompted the British Horseracing Authority to amend its medication control policy.
Abnormal Eating Behaviors: Your Horse Ate What?
Anytime a horse is consuming unusual material, a thorough review of the diet is a good idea.
Gift to Fund Purdue Equine Diagnostic, Surgical Center
A $2.7 million gift will help Purdue University build an equine diagnostic and surgical center.
Horse-Approved Homemade Treat Recipes
The Horse staff members have compiled and tested four homemade horse treat recipes.
Booklet on Maryland Racehorse Medication Guidelines Released
The booklet lists 24 therapeutic medications with their withdrawal times and threshold levels.
Seven Ways to Ease a Donkey’s (or Horse’s) Burden This Christmas
It’s an unseasonably warm and quiet holiday season here at my parents’ little farm in Central Virginia. Exciting changes in family members’ lives mean there
Tips for Feeding Broodmares
Here are some general feeding guidelines to keep in mind when managing pregnant mares.
