Latest News – The Horse
Horses (and Owners) do the Silliest Things
I have a pretty keen eye when it comes to spotting when something’s wrong with my horses. Some might call me paranoid; I believe it has
UHC Director Judges ‘Rags to Riches Rescue Competition’
Ten rescued horses and their riders competed against each other for top honors.
FEI Working to Improve International High Performance Horse Movement
The FEI’s new project will include endorsing an official biosecurity guide and promoting horse passports.
Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.
2012 Laminitis Conference Recap
Dr. Nora Grenager talks about the 2012 Laminitis Conference and what results when veterinarians, farriers and owner collaborate to care for foundered horses.
Slow the Flow: Dealing with Winter Drainage Issues
The best and easiest way to reduce surface water is to slow it down. Alayne Blickle explains.
Hawthorne EHV-1: 85 Horses Negative
Nov. 7 results indicate 85 horses are negative for EHV-1; also, Oaklawn Park bans Hawthorne horses.
Equine Veterinary Journal Offers Laminitis Research Online
EVJ has made a collection of laminitis research papers available online to both vets and horse owners.
TRF Opens ‘Second Chances Ranch’ in Illinois
Second Chances Ranch at the Vandalia Correctional Facility is TRF’s ninth correctional facility-based farm.
Rewards Offered in California Horse Shooting
The horse was shot with a high-powered rifle while grazing in its pasture; the animal later died.
Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar.
Breeders’ Cup: All Equine Drug Tests Negative
Samples were screened for more than 45 anabolic steroids and hundreds of other prohibited drugs.
New ‘Old’ Horse Record Set at Breeders’ Cup
This past Friday and Saturday the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships took place under sunny skies in Southern California. We were fortunate to have safe
2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.
Study: New Zealand’s Sport Horse Industry worth $1 Billion Annually
Of the estimated 80,000 sport horses in New Zealand, the average total annual spend per horse is $12,500.
Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.
