Latest News – The Horse
Learn How to Read Trailer Tires to Keep Horses Safe
Air pressure isn’t the only thing that counts when it comes to horse trailer tire safety.
Speakers, Topics for 2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Announced
The summit is designed to bring trail riders together for education and networking opportunities.
Changes to 2014 FEI Prohibited Substances List Approved
The changes to the FEI’s prohibited substances list will take effect Jan. 1, 2014
CEM Screening Techniques Tested
Researchers sought to find the optimal test method and swab sites for CEM screenings in South Africa.
The Government is on Shutdown, but You Can Still Ride
Conrad Meadows, near Naches, Wash., is still accessible despite the current federal government shutdown. Photo: Daniel Chappel Yesterday, in case you didn’t know, was Yosemite’s
How Will the Government Shutdown Affect Equine Interests?
Find out how the government shutdown could impact the horse industry and your equine interests.
Fall Fundamentals, Senior Horse Style
As much as I want to believe that the days aren’t getting shorter and the first few night rides under the arena lights (complete with
Deworming Part 5: Fecal Egg Counts
Learn about the importance of fecal egg count tests in a strategic deworming program from Dr. Steve Sundholm of Oregon City, Ore.
Complementary Medicine: On the Rise
It’s no longer uncommon for owners to seek out additional avenues of horse care.
Poll Recap: Experience with Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
Of 400 participants, 79% said they’d never heard of the bacterium and only 5% had known a horse with it.
Horse Owners: Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Consider these tips for protecting equine companions in the event of a disaster.
Kentucky Downs Re-accredited by Safety Alliance
Some of the best practices identified included pre-race veterinary exams and regulatory veterinary practices.
Study: Horses Able to Stay Fit When Kept at Pasture
Pastured horses maintained their fitness level, plus had greater bone mineral content than other horses.
Nationwide Equine EEE, WNV Case Totals Creeping Up
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
Trending: Joint Injections
Joint injections puzzle me. I’ve seen them administered to aging sport horses whose hock joints don’t function as fluidly as they once did. I’ve heard
Course Will Explore Equine Welfare Practices Worldwide
Equine welfare around the world is a complex issue that stirs controversy on a regular basis.
