Endorsements Continue for the AHC Welfare Code of Practice
The code outlines what it means for an organization to be committed to responsible horse care and ownership.
Law Panelists Note Progress in Racehorse Drug Reform
Panelists said public perception is based on biased representation by press and industry organizations.
Positive, Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training Compared
Training efficacy and stress levels were similar in the negative and positive reinforcement groups.
Kentucky’s First Equine WNV Case of 2013 Confirmed
The 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare–who has no WNV vaccination history within the past year–is recovering.
Poll Recap: Joint Injections
Of the 703 voters, 484 (69%) indicated they never have their horses’ joints injected
ASPCA Grants $273,000 to Groups Assisting Retired Racehorses
The Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
Medication Reforms Carry Sense of Urgency
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
Top Foal-Related Studies of 2012-’13
Dr. Chris Sanchez reviews recent top research papers published focusing on foal health.
How to Recognize and Help an Overheated Horse
What are some signs that a horse has overheated?
Study: Race-Day Medication Has No Effect on Genetics
The genetic integrity of North American-bred horses doesn’t seem to have been affected by race-day medication.
The Jockey Club to Help Fund Racehorse Drug Testing
The Jockey Club will provide funds to some racing jurisdictions to step up out-of-competition drug testing.
Researchers Measure Horses’ Noseband Pressure
Researchers recently developed two pressure detection systems to measure pressure exerted by nosebands.
Preakness Runner Up Recovering Well
Itsmyluckyday, who suffered a fractured Ilium in June, is recovering well, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. said.
2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Registration Now Open
Results from the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey show that one in three horses are used for trail riding.
Some Osteochondral Lesions Could Resolve Naturally
Research shows that many radiographic findings in weanlings can change–usually for the better–within a year.
BLM Concludes Seaman Herd Area Emergency Wild Horse Gather
The animals were at risk of death if they remained on the range because of reduced water availability caused by severe drought conditions, the organization said.