Although EHV is a respiratory disease, respiratory symptoms including nasal discharge, cough and labored breathing are not always early warning signs. They were, however, for some of the affected horses at Venturing Hills.

“It turns out I did have black locust trees in the pasture, and when the horses had a chance to get to them, it almost killed them.”

As a horse owner or manager, you can provide input on the management of the horses in your care and the issues in the U.S. horse industry that concern you the most. Have your opinion count in this equine industry survey that is only conducted every three years.

North American Western Dressage has taken groundwork to a new level.  They have developed a progressive system of “tests” that include tasks that many of us are already doing – leading, halting, backing, walking in a circle, turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches, and more.  Each test is judged according to the willingness, harmony, and balance that your horse shows.  As a “handler,” you can also earn points how well you apply your aids. 

Dr David Marlin of Cambridge (UK) and Dr Jane Williams of Hartpury University (UK) have created a stirrup safety survey to collect information related to horseback riding falls within the period of the past 12 months. “The aim of the present survey is to collect data on recent falls (within the past 12 months) and […]

“Our hearts go out to all who are affected by the winter storms,” said Dr. Andy Schwartz, TAHC Executive Director. “We are grateful for the support and resources our government and non-government partners are providing.” 

The chief revision to the AAEP’s Euthanasia Guidelines is the addition of the administration of lidocaine hydrochloride 2% (intrathecal) with the horse in a surgical plane of general anesthesia as a technique deemed acceptable when performed by trained personnel.

Ocala management was made aware in the late evening of Saturday, March 6 that a horse in Barn D was presenting with a high fever. The team proactively had the horse removed from the grounds and sent to the University of Florida for testing, isolation and observation.