Latest News – The Horse
Mare Fertility
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about mare fertility and mare breeding soundness exams.
Common Pasture Weeds
Learn how to identify invasive, noxious, and sometimes poisonous, pasture weeds that commonly infest horse pastures.
Florida EHV-1: Several Premises Released from Quarantine
Five EHV-1 quarantines have been released following negative test results from more than 200 horses.
Road to the Horse Competition Kicks off March 15
Road to the Horse will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Kentucky Horse Park, March 15-17.
Snap, Crack, Pop: Equine Chiropractics
Hannah looked like a million bucks when she stepped off the trailer in Lexington from her winter stint in Ocala (a week before the EHV-1
Medication Mishaps in Horses (AAEP 2012)
Try as they might to avoid them, veterinarians from time to time will manage medication mishaps.
Equine Tax Parity Act Introduced
The Equine Tax Parity Act would make horses eligible for capital gains treatment after 12 months.
Thoroughbreds Perish in Florida Barn Fire
Authorities say an overloaded circuit caused the fire that killed seven horses and injured four more.
Equine Respiratory System
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance in horses.
Veterinarian Presence at Road to the Horse
Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.
Vet Reflects on Road to the Horse Herd
Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch describes seeing horses he’s cared for participate in the 2013 Road to the Horse.
Eight States Commit to Uniform Racehorse Drug Rules
Regulators in eight states have committed to a uniform racehorse medication and drug testing program.
Florida EHV-1: Several Quarantines to be Released Tomorrow
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) tests on more than 200 horses connected to the HITS circuit came back negative.
Talking Manure and the March Issue
It’s official. You’re preoccupied with your horse’s poop. We expected our March cover story would be a popular one, but it’s always fun when people like/comment/read/share/make
Unusual Spots
Our mare has suddenly developed white spots all over her body with no apparent cause. What would cause this?
Rachel Alexandra Still on Road to Recovery
Rachel Alexandra continues healing well following a March 7 procedure to drain an abscess.
