Latest News – The Horse
What is ‘Old’ for a Horse?
Over the years I’ve cared for dozens of so-called “old” horses, and one of the most interesting things to me has always been how differently
Is Your Horse’s Water Bucket Half Full or Half Empty?
Researchers developed a test to find out whether horses are optimistic, pessimistic, or somewhere in between.
Is Your Horse’s Water Bucket Half Full or Half Empty?
Yes, even horses can be optimistic or pessimistic, according to Swiss equine behavior scientists who have developed a test to find out whether horses are one or the other, or somewhere in between.
Kentucky Equine Survey’s Horse Health Implications
The Kentucky Equine Survey results open the door for new health surveillance and disease mitigating measures.
New Equine West Nile App Launched
The app is designed to help owners evaluate the risk of not vaccinating against mosquito-borne diseases.
Poll Recap: Bedding Choices Revealed
Of the 1,013 voters, 581 (57%) indicated they use shavings or wood chips in their horses’ stalls.
Florida Horsemen Collaborating on Economic Impact Study
After the Ky. Equine Survey results were released, Florida horsemen are collaborating on their own study.
Trails and Altruism, a Powerful Combination
Altruism is a pebble in a lake. The subsequent ripple created can put a little more, or a lot more, good into the world. “What
Honey for Treating Horse Wounds
Honey’s all the buzz in natural wound remedies, and according to recent research, it works with horses, too.
New York Racing Regulators Reinstate Corticosteroid Rules
The rule requires a claimed horse’s trainer to provide details on injections given within 30 of claiming.
Virginia Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2013
The affected horse had not received an EEE vaccination and was euthanized on August 31.
Anderson to Serve as AAEP Vice President
Kathleen Anderson, DVM, will be installed during the President?s Luncheon at the 59th Annual Convention.
Reducing the Stress when Transporting Horses by Road and Air
Being moved from one place to another can be stressful for some horses, whether they travel by air or road.
10 Draft Horse Health Facts
Do you love draft horses? Learn about 10 of their unique health and management needs in this special report.
How Cross-Tying During Transport Affects Horses
Researchers examined horses’ physiological responses during transport while cross-tied or traveling loose.
Career Guide for New Farriers Goes Digital
“Getting Started In Hoof Care: A Career Guide For The New Farrier” is now available in a digital format.
