Latest News – The Horse
Rolex Kentucky: Rest After Transport and Competition
High-caliber event horses require some rest and relaxation after transport and completing the strenuous cross-country phase, says Kent Allen, DVM, head treating vet at the Rolex Three-Day Event.
Rolex Kentucky: Horse Care After Cross Country
Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, describes the care three-day event horses receive in the hours after their strenuous cross-country run, from icing to massage.
Mystery Stud
Can you imagine your reaction when one day you head out to your farm and find not one, but two foals on the ground next
Tennessee Horse Trainer Charged in Soring Case
Trainer Larry Wheelon is free on bond after being arrested for allegedly soring 19 horses at his farm.
Nielsen Receives Grant for Parasite Study
The grant will allow Nielsen to study the interaction between anthelmintic treatment and vaccines.
EPM Diagnostics
The development of a semi-quantitative assay could help improve EPM diagnostics, researchers say.
Oklahoma Woman Charged Equine Cruelty Case
An Oklahoma woman is charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of more than 60 horses.
Researchers Evaluate Treatment for Common Equine Parasites
Routine fecal egg counts can help determine if certain dewormers are effective on specific farms.
Rolex Kentucky: Dehydration in Event Horses
Kent Allen, DVM, head treating vet at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, describes addressing dehydration in event horses and preventing it in your own.
Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Gluck Researchers Study Ways to Advance Breeding Season
Researchers recently investigated two ways to help advance the breeding season in mares.
Celebrate Life
Since we got our first horses 15 years ago, I’d avoided thinking about the day I’d have to say good bye to them as much
AAEP, AHC Partner to Prevent Equine Disease Outbreaks
The organizations are leading the charge to track and provide information on equine disease threats.
Cruelty Case Surrounding Dressage Stallion Totilas Dropped
The cruelty case against Totilas’ connections has been dropped by prosecutors due to lack of evidence.
New Weight Loss Program for EMS Horses a Welcomed Success
Researchers recently tested a weight loss plan designed for horses with EMS and had positive results.
Shoeing Racehorses
Dr. Scott Palmer describes some common racehorse shoeing techniques.
