Latest News – The Horse
Large Animal Rescue Training in Australia
Dr. Christine Smith, past president of Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), introduced the subject of large animal rescue training in Australia at the 5th International Large
Botulism: Your Unanswered Questions
Learn how to protect your horses from this invisible, scentless killer.
How to Remove a Loose Shoe
What do you do when your horse’s shoe is loose, but the farrier is hours or days away? Becky Cothran, owner of Bex HorseShoeing, demonstrates how to remove a horse shoe quickly and safely using just a claw hammer and a rasp.
Acorns Could be to Blame for French Horses’ Deaths
At least 10 horses died after consuming acorns, according to a treating veterinarian.
FEI Endurance Group Calls for Immediate, Sustainable Action
The group called for immediate, sustainable action to safeguard horses’ welfare.
A True Gelding?
Many true geldings retain stallion-like behaviors.
Warning: The Dangers of Drinking and Riding
Is Whisky to blame for turning people into “one-armed paper hangers”? Whisky, the horse, I mean. Back in the spring of 2008, a paint horse
Laminitis Prevalence and Risk Factors in Great Britain
Researchers identified a number of novel laminitis risk factors, including management-level factors.
Report from the Fifth International Conference on Large Animal Rescue
This week I will be posting several updates from the Fifth International Conference on Large Animal Rescue held this week in Adelaide, South Australia, at
Clipping Your Horse’s Coat
One way to cope with a winter coat is to clip it off. But with clipping comes certain responsibilities.
Operation Gelding Helps 62 Horses in Four States
The Operation Gelding Program castrated 62 horses at five clinics in four states during October.
Para-Reining to Debut at AQHA World Championship Show
A new discipline will be on display at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show: para-reining.
Missouri Barn Fire Kills Eight Horses
A barn fire that occurred late last month claimed the lives of eight stock horses housed in Cass County, Mo.
Chore-Efficient Winter Water Supply Ideas
Fall is a great time to review your watering system for your horse and think about how it will work for you and your horse over the coming winter.
Researchers Study Racehorses’ Bone Fatigue Life
Researchers are studying how well racehorses’ subchondral bone stands up to repeated pressure.
Poll Recap: Draft Horse Fans
Of the 737 voters, the majority (58%) indicated that they own or have owned a draft horse or draft-cross.
