Latest News – The Horse
Massachusetts Adopts Uniform Racehorse Drug Regulations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to adopt uniform medication and drug-testing rules.
Protect Your Horses from Predatory Wildlife
Keep your horse safe by learning what to do if you see or suspect wildlife threats.
Poster Session Returns to International Laminitis Conference
The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot will take place Nov. 1-3 in Florida.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Groups Plan Breeders’ Cup Promos
Two aftercare organizations will be providing wristbands that show their support for retired Thoroughbreds.
Lots of Elbow Grease for Disinfection Project
Disease outbreaks are dangerous to the health of your horses and can be disastrous for your business.
Oregon Woman Pleads Guilty to Abusing 170 Miniature Horses
An Oregon woman pleaded guilty to abusing 170 Miniature Horses on her Josephine County property last year.
UC Davis to Celebrate New Linear Accelerator with Free CE
The CE will be a part of the dedication ceremony for the new TrueBeam linear accelerator.
Maintaining Ideal Body Condition in Athletic Horses
Here’s what to consider if your athletic horse isn’t maintaining ideal body weight and condition.
Supplementing Horse Diets with Omega Fatty Acids
Horses need a balance of both omega-3 and -6 fatty acids for optimal health and performance.
RMTC Identified Substances Taken from Trainer’s Barn
The RMTC Tactical Research Program and HFL Sport Science identified dichloracetic acid and tadalafil.
Switzerland Ramps Up Horse Traceability Laws
To better manage disease outbreaks, Swiss owners must now register horses and report movement to officials.
Another Florida Horse Slaughter Probed
Authorities are investigating the death of a horse apparently slaughtered for meat and dumped in a canal.
Which Deworming Method is Most Cost-Effective?
Researchers believe FEC-directed programs could save horse owners money in the long run.
McDonnell to Discuss Horse Behavior during Free Lecture
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Cert. AAB, will lecture on important health-related natural horse behavior observations.
Housing Stallions
Carol DiMaggio, who runs Bright Future Farms in California, gives tips on fencing, turn out, and keeping a stallion’s mind healthy and happy.
Shape-Shifting Seniors
If you’re like me, you like nothing better than saddling up your senior horse for a ride, be it a quiet hack around the trails
