Equine Rabies Cases Reported in 2013

Vaccination can help prevent horses from contracting rabies, which is invariably fatal.
Behavior Knowledge Deficits May Fuel Horse-Related Accidents
Greater knowledge about horse body language could mean fewer horse-related accidents in Danish riding schools.
RMTC Approves Multiple Violation Penalty Model Rule
The model rule represents a plan to provide appropriate penalties for violations of medication regulations.
Top Tweets from Day 1 of the 2013 ISES Conference
View some of the top tweets from Day 1 of the International Society for Equitation Science conference.
Kentucky Round-Up to Feature Clinician Craig Cameron
The Kentucky Round-Up celebrates horses with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and educational exhibits.
Hormones to Detect Overtraining in Horses

Researchers found that certain hormones could be easily detectable red flags of overtraining in horses.
Saratoga Taking Hot Weather Horse Health Precautions
Officials are taking additional precautions during the opening-day race card at Saratoga Race Course.
More than a Dozen EEE Cases Reported in Florida
Officials have received reports of more than a dozen EEE cases among horses so far this year.
Louisiana Horse Tests Positive for Both EEE, WNV

The 2-year-old horse was euthanized after testing positive for both EEE and WNV.
Equine Dentist Chris Brown Dies at 68
Brownwon won a New York appellate court decision granting lay dentists the right to practice in the state.
TCA Awards More Than $500,000 in Grants
TCA distributes grants to nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations.
Osteochondrosis Field Evaluation Protocol Developed

The field protocol is designed to be low-risk, efficient, economical, and effective in identifying lesions.
West Nile: First Equine Cases Reported in 2013

Horse owners can help prevent WNV infections by managing mosquito populations and vaccinating horses.
USA Equestrian Trust Awards First Round of 2013 Grants
The USA Equestrian Trust awarded nearly $210,000 in grants during the first of two 2013 application periods.
New CEO Appointed for Animal Health Trust
Mark Vaudin, PhD, will take the reins from current CEO, Peter Webbon, DVM, at the end of September.
Hemorrhage Blamed for Calgary Stampede Horse Death
Pulmonary hemorrhage caused the death of a horse used in the chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede.