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European Union to Require Horse Passports, Microchips

Edited Press Release June 10, 2008

According to a June 9 statement on the European Union (EU) Web site, all equidae will now

Kentucky’s EIA Surveillance in 2007

Equine Disease Quarterly April 9, 2008

During the 2007 calendar year, 128,912 serum samples were tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky. Private testing accounted for 111,607 samples. These samples were collected and tested to comply with state regulations governing th

Arkansas Horse Owners Face Floods

Pat Raia March 27, 2008

Despite rising river waters and extensive flooding throughout Northeast and Central Arkansas, Kay Jordan has not received a single call from horse owners with stranded animals.

“I would have heard from local humane societies if there was a

Readers Respond: Just Ain’t Right

Erin Ryder March 24, 2008

Nearly 2,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “ What do you do when your horse isn’t acting normal, but doesn’t show specific clinical signs?”

Jockey Club Now Selling Microchips

Edited Press Release March 13, 2008

The Jockey Club is now offering microchips for sale to interested owners and breeders for use in Thoroughbreds residing within the United States, the organization announced March 12.

Microchips are not currently a requirement for Thoroughbred

Paperwork for When You’re Not There

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 1, 2007

Horse paperwork–it’s not what you’re thinking. This is not about your horse standing in front of a schematic drawing making a checklist of plans on how to break into the grain room in the middle of the night. This is about those issues that requir

Book Excerpt: Keeping Records on Your Horse

Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) December 28, 2005

Learn how to record keeping aids in preventive medicine for horses.

Horse Rescue Receives Seal of Approval

The Horse Staff October 1, 2005

Independent Charities of America has awarded Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, Md., with the “Best In America” seal of approval for adhering to high standards of accountability and successfully managing the organization’s finances. For more

Sales Integrity Program Committee Addresses Concerns Over Surgery Disclosure

Deirdre Biles August 2, 2005

The monitoring committee for the Sales Integrity Program is taking action to address some consignors’ concerns about how the Thoroughbred auction industry will handle the disclosure of invasive joint surgeries and other procedures designed to

Where There’s a Will…

Sushil Dulai Wenholz June 1, 2005

While not many of us enjoy contemplating our own death, it’s an important consideration for any horse owner.

Medication Log for Horses (downloadable)

The Horse Staff October 1, 2004

Want to keep track of your horse’s medication history? Download and print this medication log.

Emergency Vesicular Stomatitis Rules

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 29, 2004

Following are summaries of the emergency rules that are in effect currently in Florida and Kentucky, due to the outbreak of VS in New Mexico and Texas. Visit the web sites listed to read the exact wording of the

Equine Identification Task Force Meets, Discusses ID Plan Issues

Press Release April 6, 2004

The American Horse Council (AHC) National Equine Identification Plan Task Force, composed of representatives from all segments of the horse industry, held its second meeting in Dallas, Texas, March 18-19, 2004. Clearly, the meeting indicated”P>The American Horse Council (

North Carolina Owners: Vaccinate Horses Against Rabies

10 Tips on Getting Horses Ready for Spring

Les Sellnow March 1, 2003

Spring is in the air! Oh, to be sure, we aren’t finished with cold weather in many parts of the country, but it won’t be long before we will be ready to head out trail riding or be off on the spring horse show circuit. Here are some tips to help prepare your horse for the spring riding season.

Mediation vs. Litigation

Milt Toby, JD October 18, 2001

Hardly ever is it sound business practice simply to ignore a dispute, but how should you proceed?

Computerizing Your Farm or Clinic

Tim Brockhoff October 5, 2001

According to a recent survey conducted by The Horse, 73.9% of our readers own or operate personal computers. This number is high, and computer ownership shows no signs of slowing down because computers have the ability to