Jockey Club to Fund Jockey Concussion Tests
The Jockey Club will fund concussion testing for jockeys who use the Jockey Health Information System.
Horse Halter Options 101
Here are a few of the halter options you’ll have to choose from at the tack store or in horse-wear catalogs.
USDA Responds to Horse Processing Plant Appeal
The USDA is bound to inspect qualified horse processing plants, the organization’s appeal response says.
NAHMS Planning for Third Equine Industry Study
The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is planning for its third national equine industry study.
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Contender Has Successful Surgery
Centralinteligence underwent successful surgery after sustaining a hairline condylar fracture.
USTA Creates Medication Advisory Committee
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.
Researchers Study Sesamoid Bone Shape Differences
Researchers found that none of the evaluated bones showed significant shape changes after training and racing.
Acorns Could be to Blame for French Horses’ Deaths
At least 10 horses died after consuming acorns, according to a treating veterinarian.
FEI Endurance Group Calls for Immediate, Sustainable Action
The group called for immediate, sustainable action to safeguard horses’ welfare.
A True Gelding?
Many true geldings retain stallion-like behaviors.
Laminitis Prevalence and Risk Factors in Great Britain
Researchers identified a number of novel laminitis risk factors, including management-level factors.
Clipping Your Horse’s Coat
One way to cope with a winter coat is to clip it off. But with clipping comes certain responsibilities.
Operation Gelding Helps 62 Horses in Four States
The Operation Gelding Program castrated 62 horses at five clinics in four states during October.
Para-Reining to Debut at AQHA World Championship Show
A new discipline will be on display at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show: para-reining.
Missouri Barn Fire Kills Eight Horses
A barn fire that occurred late last month claimed the lives of eight stock horses housed in Cass County, Mo.
Researchers Study Racehorses’ Bone Fatigue Life
Researchers are studying how well racehorses’ subchondral bone stands up to repeated pressure.