Racehorse Drug Penalty System Next Up in West Virginia
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
Proposed Racehorse Drug Rules Debated in New York
Officials heard the pros and cons of having different medication rules for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.
L. intracellularis Infections in Foals on the Rise
Researchers are observing an increasing trend of positive cases submitted in 2013 as compared to recent years.
Poll Recap: Saddle Fit
Just over half of the respondents in this week’s poll said they have had a saddle professionally fitted.
2014 Road to the Horse Judges Announced
Judges for 2014 will be Mike Kevil, Bryan Neubert, Cody Lambert, Joe Wolter, Jack Brainard, and Jon Ensign.
Should I Breed My Mare?
There are a number of factors that must be weighed in making the decision on whether to breed a mare.
Judge Rules against N.M. Horse Processing Plant
A judge granted an injunction preventing Valley Meat Co. from opening its long-sought horse processing plant.
Register Now for UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course
Registration for the showcase and breeders’ short course closes Feb. 1.
TheHorse.com Named Finalist in 2014 ESMAs
Vote for TheHorse.com in categories 6 and 21! Voting closes at 4 p.m. (GMT) on Feb. 7, 2014.
Omnibus Bill Passes, Nixes Horse Processing
Congress has passed a bill that eliminates funding to carry out horsemeat inspections at domestic plants.
FEI, Show Jumping Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The ISJC is second of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a memorandum of understanding with the FEI.
Keeping the Big Guys Healthy
Caring for draft horses involves both physiological and logistical challenges.
EHV Scare at Pennsylvania Racetrack
A barn was quarantined due to a suspected EHV case, but quickly released when the horse tested negative.
Blood Testing Healthy Horses
Should routine blood tests be used to assess a horse’s health as part of a prepurchase exam?
Does Silver Dressing Improve Equine Leg Wound Healing?
Wounds treated with the SPF dressing had significantly decreased wound areas and granulation tissue scores.
Maryland Farriery Seminar Scheduled for March 22
The University of Maryland will host an introduction to farriery seminar on March 22.