Latest News – The Horse
Philadelphia Bill would Regulate Inner-City Horse Keeping
The proposed ordinance would regulate various aspects of horse keeping in the city.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Here in the Bluegrass, winter hasn’t quite arrived yet. Last week, temperatures exceeded 60¡F and this week we’re sitting pretty in the mid- to upper
FEI Launches Global Safety Helmet Campaign
The move prefaces the implementation of a rule mandating the use of helmets while riding at FEI events.
UK College of Agriculture inducts inaugural Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Five distinguished graduates were inducted into the inaugural class of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-M?llerian Hormone Testing
Experts advise ruling out medical issues for animals experiencing behavior problems before taking other steps.
UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-Müllerian Hormone Testing
Is your mare behaving more (night)marish lately, or is your gelding acting studly? Before recruiting a behaviorist or administering medication, experts advise ruling out medical issues for any animal experiencing behavior problems.
A Medley of Weird Horse News
We’re back in the saddle at Weird Horse News and, with many smaller equine-related stories in the headlines, I’ve put together little medleys to be posted
Racehorses Test Positive for Methamphetamine Exposure
Officials are investigating how the two Standardbred horses might have been exposed to the drug.
Toxic Weeds Likely Behind the Deaths of 19 BLM Horses
Preliminary results from Colorado State University suggests ingestion of the plant caused the horses’ deaths.
Montana Rancher Sentenced in Horse Cruelty Case
James H. Leachman was sentenced to pay $5,000 in fines and to serve five consecutive years in jail.
Speaker Coaches Veterinarians on Effective Communication (AAEP 2012)
Dieken said If veterinarians can effectively influence their communications they’ll have clients for life.
BLM to Gather Wild Horses from the Diamond Complex
Due to severe drought conditions, forage and water is very limited for the existing overpopulation of horses.
British National Equine Forum to Feature Health Talks
The forum brings together the U.K.’s equestrian industry to discuss news and research on multiple topics.
The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis
The Obel Grading System is used to classify and understand laminitis progression in horses.
Kentucky Large Animal Rescue Training Scheduled
The course includes 30 hours of instruction and hands-on training with specially designed training mannequins.
Voting Under Way for 2012 NTRA Moment of Year
This year’s ballot includes two horse health-related events.
