General Interest

May 09, 2012
Help Requested in Coat Color Study
The University of Minnesota Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is investigating the genetic basis of the mealy (or pangaré)

May 09, 2012
The Eyes Have It: Blue Eyes in Horses
Eye problems are more common in some breeds of horses, though there is no relation to eye color.

May 04, 2012
The Best Triple Crown Jockey
Arcaro is the only jockey to have had two sweeps of the Triple Crown

April 05, 2012
Ionophore Toxicity in Horses
Ionophores are a specific type of antibiotic that are sometimes added to cattle and chicken feed to promote growth

March 07, 2012
Watch Broodmares on Spring Fescue Pastures
The mild weather of late winter has triggered early pasture growth in Kentucky and some surrounding states, and this

March 06, 2012
Horse Trailer Accidents
It’s a scene that gives horse owners cold chills just to think about. Everyone has heard at least one

February 29, 2012
Fertility Control Vaccine Approved for Wild Horses
The vaccine, commonly known as porcine zona pellucida (PZP) but registered under the brand name ZonaStat-H, causes the production

February 14, 2012
Choosing a Riding Instructor for Beginners
Spending some time in finding the right instructor is important for your child’s safety. It may be hard to

February 09, 2012
NAEP To Hold Symposium
The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners will hold its Fourth Annual Symposium this year on September 19 to 22 in Pittsburgh,

February 01, 2012
Statistics Show Impact of Indiana’s Horse Industry
The horse industry was responsible for over $2 billion in revenue each year, according to a Purdue University study