Latest News – The Horse
Bill would Limit CHRB Equine Medical Director Term
The bill would limit the equine medical director to serving no more than two two-year terms consecutively.
Calif. Wildfire Season Begins; Horse Owners Urged to Prepare
Horse owners residing in wildfire-prone areas in California are preparing for another fire season.
Avoiding Anthelmintic-Resistant Parasites in Working Equids
Researchers believe massive deworming could open the door for anthelmintic-resistant parasite development.
Bramlage Could Be Released from Hospital May 10
Bramlage suffered a head injury after falling from a golf cart at Churchill Downs last week.
Horse Death Spurs Investigation at Mountaineer Racetrack
The West Virginia Racing Commission is investigating the death of a horse in the Mountaineer receiving barn.
Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?
Study results suggest horses appear capable of matching voices to faces when it comes to humans they know.
Stolen North Carolina Horses Sought
Law enforcement authorities hope the public can help find seven horses taken from a Forsyth County property.
12 Signs of Good Equine Health
Knowing normal resting (adult horse) vital-sign values can help you establish baseline information for your horse and detect potential health problems early. Learn how in this special report.
Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized
One of three EHV-1 positive horses at Vernon Downs has been euthanized, a May 8 statement said.
Vaccination and Immunity: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Ever wonder which vaccines your horse needs to stay healthy and why? Learn about building equine immunity, how vaccines work, and proper vaccination handling and administration in this free one-hour event.
N.Y. Truck Fire Claims 30 Horses
The horses, en route to a Canadian processing plant, died when the truck hauling them burst into flames.
Normal vs. Healthy Hooves
Far too often when discussing a horse’s foot, we use the word “normal” as a reference point to determine its state of health. But what is the “normal” we are comparing it to?
Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.
TAA Accredits First Three Aftercare Facilities
The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds.
Thermography Aids in Saddle Fit Evaluations
More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise.
Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation
The accreditation the lab is seeking is designed to meet the guidelines of the Association of Racing Commissioners International and the Association of Official Racing Chemists.
