A New York Racing Association (NYRA) committee could recommend to the full board of directors adoption of a house rule to combat “stacking,” which is simultaneous use of legal therapeutic medications.
Mason County, Ky., law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a 24-year-old horse while it grazed in its pasture.
But what effects could small, light racing saddles have on horses that are traveling considerably faster than the average reiner or jumper? Turns out these tiny pieces of tack can cause substantial pressure on horses’ backs.
The directory provides information on the equine activity statutes and recreational use statutes for each state.
The horse had previously been vaccinated against rabies and is under the care of vets from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
A bill that would give federal lawmakers an alternate way to prevent the soring of Tennessee Walking Horses was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
Could something smaller than a pea end a horse’s athletic career? If that something is a cystic lesion in the stifle, it’s possible. But specific management approaches can help some horses return to their jobs with few, if any, lasting effects.
A herd of horses is receiving rehabilitative care after a Mississippi judge granted a rescue group temporary custody of the animals.
How do I change a colt’s rude behavior at feeding time without scaring him?
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
Researchers showed for the first time that in horses that dihydroprogesterone (or DHP) is equally effective as progesterone in sustaining pregnancy during the last few months.
Of the affected horses, seven have been euthanized and eight are recovering.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s board of directors announced Feb. 27 that the foundation will fund a slate of 19 research projects worth $1,003,580 in 2014.
Since its inception in 2008, this program has donated more than $5.9 million to veterinary students and FFA chapters.
To help your Thoroughbred perform to his potential, tailor his hoof care to his specific age, needs, and job.
The controversial memo that suggested halting gathers and implementing the euthanasia of sick and aged mustangs in the field is authentic, but was predicated on budget cuts that never happened, a BLM representative says.
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