General Interest

November 07, 2012
FEI Horses Must Be Microchipped
The microchip must be compatible with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785, and all microchip information must be entered

November 05, 2012
Foal Numbers Declining for Several Horse Breeds
Thoroughbred foals registered with The Jockey Club numbered 25,500 in 2011 compared to 38,099 in 2006. The Standardbred industry

October 31, 2012
Cleaning Horse Stalls is Good for You!
Riding, grooming horses, and mucking out a barn are all activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, according to

October 16, 2012
Canadian Horse Industry Study Shows Current Trends
In general, expenses in all facets of horse ownership have increased, particularly insurance and fees for entering shows and

October 16, 2012
Miniature Horses Used as Service Animals
Miniature Horses can be housebroken and generally adapt well to living indoors. They are somewhat stronger and sturdier than

September 19, 2012
Using Treated Wood for Horse Fencing
According to an article in the University of Minnesota Horse Newsletter, there is little to no risk of horses

September 10, 2012
Effect of Fasting on Equine Heart Rate
A surprising result was found when researchers looked at heart rate in horses that had been denied access to

August 30, 2012
New EPM Medication Approved for Horses
The FDA has approved a new medication for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. The medication, a drug combination

August 27, 2012
Comparing Purchase Price and Earnings in Racing Thoroughbred Horses
Regardless of the system a prospective buyer uses to select the best horse at a yearling sale—tallest, best pedigree, longest

August 13, 2012
Identifying Lost or Stolen Horses
What can you do to make it easier to identify your horses and get them back home?