Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on the state of racehorse medication reform.

Entries have been filed for a record 82 horses, exceeding the previous record of 73 that were entered in 2012 in anticipation of the London Olympic Games.

Nutrition plays an important role in preparing sale horses, as having a quality feed program is essential to have horses looking and feeling their best.

Regardless the reason for seeking to start or stop an estrous cycle, veterinarians have numerous options by which to “tailor” a mare’s reproductive cycle to meet her and your needs.

Tiny foals can have big health problems. Knowing what health problems to watch for, understanding how to manage them, and knowing when to call a veterinarian can mean the difference between life and death for your new arrival.

The outgoing chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) said it is “vitally important” racing jurisdictions adopt the National Uniform Medication Program as soon as possible.

The BLM is preparing an environmental assessment to analyze a proposed wild horse ecosanctuary on approximately 13,000 acres of private land near Drummond, Mont.

The legislation, which expands on similar legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year, would aim to stop soring while preserving what the bill calls the “traditional” Tennessee Walking Horse industry.

A horse exhibiting neurologic signs at a Wright County farm has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), and several other horses residing at that farm were found to be shedding the virus.

Injecting medication directly into a horse’s joint might make some owners wary of complications. But British researchers have recently shown that, when careful aseptic techniques are used, the risks are actually very low.

Both Bromont/Montreal, Canada, and Lexington, Ky., have confirmed their continued interest in hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2018.