Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Decisions the FEI makes don’t just affect the welfare of high-level horses. Impacts can trickle down to competitions at all levels. Here’s what you need to know.
The total population of the Maryland herd stands at 79 horses—21 stallions and 58 mares. Additionally, the third foal of the year, a colt, was born.
A simple color change, based on new research into how horses perceive color, could make jump racing fences in Britain safer, scientists say.
In addition to enhanced security measures, the protocols require out-of-competition drug testing of all participating horses.
Meet Diamond Warrior, an off-track Thoroughbred who defied the odds to compete at the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover.
RegVetCE19, a two-day continuing education conference for regulatory and official racetrack veterinarians, will be held March 4-5, 2019, at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino.
Read top tweets and take-home messages from industry experts on common racing injuries, their approach to effective rehab and what they’ve seen horses go on to do after recovery.
The survey focused on how local organizations are handling key issues relating to horse lands, such as land protection, equine facility access, establishing and protecting trails and trail networks, and more.
On Oct. 2, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the 18-year-old bay stallion, N9BFNY (“Sir Gruff”) was struck and killed by a car on the MD Rt. 611 causeway.
Investigators describe the two missing animals as a chestnut Quarter Horse gelding with an “FD” brand on his front left shoulder and a palomino Quarter Horse gelding with a “SE” brand on his left hip.
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.
Authorities are investigating after a foal in Nicholasville was shot and subsequently euthanized due to the severity of the injuries.
The BLM gathered and removed 300 wild horses due to a lack of water in the area.
Researchers say these differing views have a lot to do with peoples’ personal beliefs and experiences. This indicates that horse welfare is still very subjective, which is why there’s a real need for reliable welfare evaluation tools with objective scoring, they said.
Celeste Carlisle, Dr. Thomas Lenz, and Dr. Barry Perryman will each serve a three-year term on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
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