Dorado, a 12-year-old Arabian gelding from Costa Rica and ridden by Claudia Romero Chacon, ran head-on into a tree during the first loop of the endurance race and died instantly.
By studying equine teeth from different eras, researchers can see how the animals adapted to different grazing lands, as well as to domestication.
Regulating body temperature becomes difficult for all horses when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, so avoid exercising them during very hot periods.
Horses that were reported killed near Harlan, Kentucky, have been accounted for, according to state police investigating the case.
A backlog at its primary laboratory has led the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to contract with a second lab on an emergency basis.
Charlotte Dujardin, Lee Pearson, and Hannalore Brenner took home gold medals in dressage, Grade Ib para-dressage, and Grade III para-dressage, respectively.
All owners should know their horses’ normal vital signs and how to take them correctly. Here’s a review.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has approved 2014 funding of $284,000 for 24 equine organizations and special projects committed to improving the welfare of the horse.
Of the 1,727 respondents, 1,220 people (71%) said they do not tip their farrier.
Ten horses reported missing from their Oklahoma pasture earlier this month are now at the center of a theft investigation involving several states and a federal agency.
When it comes to diagnosing a horse’s lameness, the veterinarian’s eyes are no longer the ultimate diagnostic machine. Learn about scientific advancements that are helping veterinarians better assess lameness in horses.
Team reining and dressage medals were awarded today at the World Equestrian Games (WEG), while para-dressage continued.
A Kansas State University (KSU) veterinarian is cautioning residents of Kansas and surrounding states about a contagious viral disease that affects horses and livestock, and can sometimes affect humans.
“Trailering Your Horse Safely” and “Travel to a New Environment” cover topics including choosing a trailer, preparing for a trip, information for time in transit, horse behavior away from home, overcoming horse fears, and equine safety resources.
Dressage, para-dressage, and reining competitors kicked off the action at the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG).
While Bute was more effective than firocoxib at alleviating hoof pain at label dose, Foreman noted that new dosing recommendations for the latter drug could impact those results.
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