Latest News – The Horse
Ky. Restricts Horse Movement from Ill. Due to EHV-1 Outbreak
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.
Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Termination in Connection with HBO’s ‘Luck’
A former AHA employee says she was terminated after threatening to expose alleged inhumane horse treatment.
Equine Dentistry Focus of Jan. KENA Meeting
Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, will present on equine dentistry at the networking meeting.
Horse Owners Protected in Tax Legislation
The recent fiscal cliff tax legislation can benefit horse owners and breeders and farm owners.

Tiludronate, Shock Wave to Treat Bucked Shins
One vet found success in treating the condition using tiludronate, ESWT, and a modified exercise program.
Florida Authorities Investigate Assaults on Miniature Horses
The breeder hopes video surveillance will help identify a man she alleges has sexually assaulted her animals.
New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.
Ohio Authorities Investigate Horse Thefts
Authorities are investigating the theft of three Standardbred horses from the Fulton County Fairgrounds.

EHV-1 Confirmed in Michigan Standardbred Horse
The horse, who began showing neurologic signs of disease on Dec. 23, is recovering with veterinary care.
Another Year Older
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve and day is one of my least favorite of the year. Why? Because on January 1, like
New Mexico Horse Shooting Probed
The mare had sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and is recovering under veterinary care.

Study: Barefoot Trimming Can Impact Hoof Conformation
A specific trimming technique increased the hoof’s weight-bearing area and increased the heel angle.

2012 Blooper Reel
Horses (and people) do the funniest things, and sometimes they get caught on camera! The Horse and Padma Video’s outtakes from 2012 are proof.
Holcombe Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Her clinical interests include equine critical care, upper-respiratory tract physiology, sepsis, and more.
Commentary: Saving Potesta, an Unlikely Story
Read how veterinarians saved a record-breaking racehorse after she sustained a life-threatening injury.
Large Animal Rescue: Moving into 2013 and Beyond
Looking back at 2012 in the Large Animal Rescue arena of disasters and emergencies, we realize that interested parties and leaders in this effort have