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Minimize Risk of Positive Drug Tests in Competitions

Over past competitive seasons, a number of horses and riders have been disqualified because of positive drug tests. The sensitivity of drug testing has increased greatly and often inadvertently administered substances that the horse has come into conta

Branded Equine Pergolide Introduced in UK

On March 29, 2007 the FDA announced the withdrawal of pergolide from the market, placing the health and well being of all horses diagnosed with Equine Cushing's Disease (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID) in jeopardy. Thanks to those who c

Sharing Stories of Hope, Health, and Healing through Horses

Horses have an amazing ability to rehabilitate the human body and soul by sensing our emotions and providing comfort in times of need.

Donkeys are Donkeys, Not Horses

Veterinarians who are trained in treating donkeys are attempting to educate the public to the fact that donkeys are very different from horses and recognition of these differences can be crucial in treatment for many diseases and conditions.

Canadians Protest Olympic Disqualification of Showjumping Horse

A Canadian equestrian rider’s horse has been disqualified from Olympic competition with what [no-glossary]team officials say is just a scratch. Tiffany Foster’s horse Victor was found to have hypersensitivity in the left front leg by competition vete

Texas Judge Allowing Sale of Zetas Drug Cartel Horses

Federal judge Sam Sparks in Texas is allowing prosecutors to sell more than 400 racehorses seized ;from the Zetas drug cartel amid allegations the animals were used to launder profits from the Mexican drug cartel. A trial date has been set for October.

Miniature Horses as Service Animals - Making Life Easier

While man’s best friend – canine caregivers – make wonderful service animals, mini horses offer an alternative and have a longer lifespan than dogs.

Horse Owner Input Called For to Determine Focus of Equine Study

Your help as a horse owner is important in helping determine the focus for the third national study of the equine industry by NAHMS by taking a survey before December 31, 2013.

World's Smartest Horse in National Enquirer

Lukas, the World’s Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record holder  with “Most numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute: 19”, has been featured in National Enquirer.

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