Barrel Futurities of America Suspends Oklahoma Event Due to EHM Positives
Two horses diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) prompted cancellation of the BFA Championship. Officials urge isolation, temp checks, and tightened biosecurity.
After the Flood: Cleaning Your Horse Farm
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
Equestrian Industry Ponders Recent Harassment Issues
Members of the U.S. equestrian community offer thoughts on whether the industry are vulnerable to harassment charges and what can be done to prevent harassment from occurring.
Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather Underway
Approximately 1,400 wild horses will be gathered and 1,300 will be removed from the range, the BLM said.
Jockey Club Denies Stud Book Privileges to Three for Drug Violations
Jose S. Nunez, Ricardo Murillo, and Mario Serey Jr. were denied privileges for 10, five, and two years, respectively.
EHM Confirmed in Bannock County, Idaho
Three Quarter Horse mares exhibited clinical signs including fever, ataxia, and neurologic deficits. Two have been euthanized.
Former Midwest Horse Fair Executive Charged With Embezzlement
Rhonda Reese is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of redirecting more than $200,000 of the organization’s funds to her personal use.
Man Cited for Horse Abuse at New Orleans Parade
A Louisiana man is facing animal cruelty charges after a video of him allegedly abusing a horse he was riding in a New Orleans parade went viral.
Scientists Take Steps Towards New Strangles Vaccine
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
EVJ Publishes Free Equine Vaccine Research Collection
The collection includes research on controlling equine influenza, immunology in young horses, herd immunity, and more.
Bill Would Protect Police Horses in Colorado
Police horses in Colorado would receive additional protection against animal cruelty crimes if a bill proposed in that state’s legislature becomes law.
Kentucky EHV Update: Two More Horses Test Positive
Two additional horses from the quarantined barn at Turfway Park tested positive for EHV-1, animal health officials said Feb. 6.
Researchers Study the Biomechanics of Passage
This research could help riders select dressage mounts to ensure their ability to perform the required movements while maintaining soundness.
Poll Recap: Headshaking Horses
Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.