Animal Protection Groups Commend House Action on Priority Equine Protection Legislation to End Horse Slaughter and Soring

The PAST Act addresses abuse of Tennessee walking horses and breeds forced to perform high-stepping gait the 'Big Lick' by bad actors who subject the horses' legs to painful techniques known as soring.

New Tool Models the Future for Wild Horses on Public Lands

The PopEquus model can project what the population size of a given wild horse herd will be after 10 years using a fertility-control vaccine to prevent pregnancy in a proportion of mares.

American Horse Council Celebrates National Day of the Horse

"The AHC encourages everyone to post on social media using the hashtag #NationalDayoftheHorse to continue to tell their personal stories of their equines and the joy they bring to people’s lives daily.”

Zoetis Introduces First Licensed Equine Leptospirosis Vaccine

”LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR helps protect horses from leptospirosis an infectious bacterial disease caused by L. pomona, corkscrew shaped spirochetes.”

Safe Travelling with Equine Guelph's New Resources

Whether you are travellng with horses, or other livestock, proper safety measures and taking care of your equipment can help ensure you get to your destination safely.

Veterinarians are Considering Lecithin for Treating and Preventing Ulcers in Horses

Many veterinarians are finding the use of lecithin, along with apple pectin, to be very intriguing in its apparent health benefits in preventing and treating gastric lesions in horses.

Jockey Club Calls for Federal Regulation of Horse Medications in Racing

The chairman of the Jockey Club called for the veterinary records of every horse competing in this year’s Triple Crown races to be made public immediately with a goal of ensuring that horses are sound and not under the influence of unnecessary drugs.

Keeping Racehorse Feed “On Track”

What Affects Horse's Stride Length?

Two out of three performance horses have stomach ulcers, and those with ulcers have a shorter stride length than those without.

Understanding Cold-Induced Laminitis in Your Horse

By understanding the trigger of winter laminitis you can support your horse with simple measures to minimize cold stress and maintain normal blood flow to the feet.