Equine Safety & Welfare

Waushara County, Wisconsin, Horse Tests Positive for EEE  TheHorse.comThe unvaccinated mare, which was euthanized on Aug. 13, was the […]

Should resorts be using animals in their human wellness programmes?  South China Morning PostResorts with wildlife or horses roaming around […]

Animal Wellness Applauds Connecticut Congressional Delegation for Working to Protect Iconic American Horses  EIN NewsThe U.S. House of […]

California Colt Confirmed to Have West Nile Virus  TheHorse.comThe Fresno County horse is among three positive cases in the state.

Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Utah  TheHorse.comOfficials have identified three affected equine premises in Emery and Uintah counties.

Dujardin Eliminated From European Championships Due to Blood  TheHorse.comThe disqualification of Great Britain's top dressage rider […]

Fall Nitrogen Benefits Horse Pastures Year-Round  TheHorse.comMost cool-season horse pastures should be fertilized with nitrogen in the […]

"We are trying to initiate a ban on horse racing, not just in California but in this country," says animal rights activist Ellen Ericksen. Ericksen […]

Can DNA Help Identify a Horse With Lost Registration Papers?  TheHorse.comA horse's papers were lost during Hurricane Harvey. His new owner […]

Equine Healthcare Market will Likely to Expand at a Steady CAGR of 4.2% Between 2017 and 2025  ScoopJunctionIn a recent report by […]

New Clerk of the Course appointed for Exeter and Wincanton Racecourses  Sidmouth HeraldDaniel Cooper has been appointed as the new Clerk of […]

Remarkable recovery for horse brought back from the brink  Wales247The “miraculous transformation” horses can achieve after […]

Horses and donkeys entered into Eggleston Show must be vaccinated against equine flu  Teesdale MercuryORGANISERS of a historic agricultural […]

Popizar, a horse bred by Hayden’s Dark Hollow Farm ... an interest in the industry to vote on “broadly related policy decisions" such as […]

So in return, it’s my responsibility to ensure their health, happiness, comfort, and safety. I feel very blessed to be able to love and care […]

Left in a stable for 10 years: Quest makes amazing recovery  HorsetalkAn equine rescue operation in Maryland in the US has shared the […]

Suspended sentence for Banbury woman in horse neglect case  Banbury GuardianA Banbury woman has been sentenced for neglecting two horses in […]

Aug. 26 Is A Day Of Hope For Adoptable Horses At The Hampton Classic  TAPinto.netGeorgina Bloomberg with her son, Jasper and Teddy the min […]

What's the Socioeconomic Status of Most Equestrian Participants?  TheHorse.comUniversity of Kentucky researchers developed a survey […]

Stonestreet Farm Launches Yearling Warranty  TheHorse.comPosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | […]

ISES Day 2: Feeding Horses Naturally, Footing Issues, and New Research Goals  TheHorse.comInternational Society for Equitation Science […]

NEAR PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS5) -- A woman who was seriously injured in a horseback-riding accident near Prescott was rescued by an Arizona Department […]

Fall Speaker Series at University of Louisville  BloodHorse.comThe University of Louisville Equine Industry Program speaker series will […]

The Summer Board Meeting Brings Together USEA Governors  United States Eventing AssociationCarol Kozlowski presided over her final summer […]

Animal Wellness applauds Reps. Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden for working to protect iconic American horses  PenBayPilot.comThe U.S. House […]

... to “recognize Massachusetts horse farms that achieve a level of excellence in overall horse health, farm management and compliance with […]

Upcoming courses from CAFRE equine industry training  Farming LifeThe Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management is […]

Cobalt cases mount in Queensland as Racing Australia weighs up ATA’s request for a review  The MercuryAs the debate around cobalt and […]

RV introduces safety initiatives to boost horse welfare  The AgeRacing Victoria has introduced a raft of new safety measures designed to […]

Melbourne Spring Carnival: Japanese visitor Lys Gracieux confirmed for tilt at Cox Plate  Herald SunJapanese mare Lys Gracieux has defied […]

Racing Victoria is hoping that a raft of safety initiatives introduced in the wake of the death of The Cliffsofmoher during last year's Melbourne Cup […]

Horse Transportation Safety Act  Animal Welfare InstituteSponsors: Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) · Representative Peter King […]

Wisconsin Delegation Works to Protect Iconic American Horses; Rep. Sean Duffy Stands Alone with Abusers  EIN NewsThe U.S. House of […]

and whether the horse’s presence will compromise legitimate safety requirements necessary for safe operations of the facility. It will soon be […]

Rep. David McKinley Champions Protection of Iconic American Horses, Reps. Alex Mooney & Carol Miller Side with  EIN NewsThe U.S. House […]

Talking Horses: how Remorex won the Palio di Siena without his jockey  The GuardianRemorex, a descendant of British racehorses, prevailed […]

“We really feel that (Torres) and Peace are going to be a public safety game-changer,” he said ... Torres describes Peace as an […]

New York Horse Succumbs to Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis  TheHorse.comThe yearling filly marks first confirmed New York case of EEE in […]

Monk and Lindsay Fisher Awarded Haggin Cup at 2019 Tevis  TheHorse.comThe 17-year-old gelding finished ninth in the 100-mile Tevis Cup. […]

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund created a safety video to prevent deaths of wild horses, which are being being run over by vehicles on Outer Banks […]

EEE Confirmed In Ontario Horse  Standardbred CanadaPublished: August 17, 2019 5:11 pm ET. No Comments | Jump to Comments. On August 10, […]

Pre-vet students satisfy major requirements abroad  The AggieWhile the major may be intensive, opportunities for unique experiences still […]

Asymmetry in horses: Is it always a result of lameness?  HorsetalkA significant number of horses in training considered sound by their […]

First EIA Cases of 2019 Confirmed in Wisconsin  TheHorse.comA horse and a mule on the same Taylor County premises tested positive for EIA.

The attendant publicity has led some lawmakers to champion reforms to racing regulations in an effort to increase track safety. “Everyone is […]

Microchipping Your Horse  TheHorse.comPosted by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Aug 15, 2019 | Article, Horse Care, Horse […]

Popular horse trials cancelled after strangles case  Horse & HoundRichmond Equestrian Centre in North Yorkshire has cancelled all […]

Heat on hotwire as vet body seeks alternatives  HorsetalkBritish Veterinary Association launches position statement on the use of electric […]

Importance of Harmonization Emphasized at Round Table Conference  Equi ManagementThe 67 Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining […]

This horse is lucky to be alive after taking a big tumble and being airlifted to safety. Sonny the thoroughbred recently got stuck in a fence on his […]

Amid Welfare Crisis and Foal Crop Drop, Jockey Club Stresses Need for Unified Front  Thoroughbred Daily NewsBy T. D. Thornton. Against the […]

Mary King adds voice to Britain's equine welfare crisis  HorsetalkThe leading eventing rider is helping national pet charity Blue Cross to […]

Upgrades enhance conditions for Santorini's "equine taxi service"  HorsetalkWorking conditions for donkeys and mules on the Greek island of […]

Grazing Muzzles Can Help Horses Lose Weight Without Impacting Welfare  TheHorse.comDo grazing muzzles cause stress or alter social […]

Fat show ponies to lose points in war on obesity  Telegraph.co.ukAn immaculately plaited mane, polished leather saddlery and glossy hooves […]

Los Angeles firefighters and other rescue personnel successfully airlifted Sunny the horse to the safety of his corral Friday morning in Sunland […]

Lightweight, portable lift kit for stricken horses developed  HorsetalkA lightweight portable kit designed for lifting or moving recumbent […]

Tighter controls on tooth extractions in horses supported by NZ Veterinary Association  HorsetalkThe New Zealand Veterinary Association is […]

Saratoga Law Conference Focuses on Industry Survival  BloodHorse.comAt the annual Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing, and Gaming Law in […]

Lab offers free worm egg counts for at-risk horses  HorsetalkA British laboratory has teamed up with international equine charity World […]

Colonial Downs Announces Safety and Welfare Protocols  BloodHorse.comIn restoring Thoroughbred racing in Virginia after a six-year hiatus, […]

Oklahoma Identifies its 2019 Equine VS Index Case  TheHorse.comThe National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed a horse in […]

Jockey Club Round Table To Focus On Crisis Management, International Perspectives On Horse Racing - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportThe […]

Animal welfare groups sue Poway Rodeo for using electric prod on horses  The San Diego Union-TribuneThe lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court […]

Animal welfare groups sue Poway Rodeo alleging use of electric prod on horses  Los Angeles TimesTwo animal welfare groups filed a lawsuit […]

Parkin: Stakeholder Buy-In Is Needed To Make Vet Records Part Of Equine Injury Database - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportDr. Tim Parkin, […]

VESICULAR STOMATITIS ALERT IN TEXAS, COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO  USPAPlease be aware of a current health alert concerning both the health and […]

Thoroughbred Industry Organizations' Statements On Current Crisis - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportIt began with a media death watch […]

Historic win for horses as House passes PAST  Fence PostWASHINGTON - In an important victory for Tennessee Walking Horses, the U.S. House […]

ASPCA Grants More Than $250000 to Help Retired Racehorses  TheHorse.comThe ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2.25 […]

Meet The 'Safety Seven': Del Mar's Veterinarian Team Tasked With Protecting And Serving - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportLet's call them […]

Rescued donkey's bulging, bleeding sarcoid treated successfully  HorsetalkA rescued donkey with “an exceptionally challenging […]

US House Passes Anti-Horse Soring Bill  TheHorse.comThe PAST Act would end the system of industry self-policing in the Tennessee Walking […]

New Vocations Louisiana Aftercare Initiative Hits Full Stride  Thoroughbred Daily NewsBy T. D. Thornton. Just eight months after retired […]

Historic Win for Horses as House Passes PAST Act  Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DC—In an important victory for Tennessee […]

Traumatic Horse Training: Can You Spot Abuse?  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 25, 2019 | Behavior, Behavior […]

Vets thought these Icelandic horses had a nerve disorder. It turns out they were eating wild cannabis  The GrowthOpDazed and confused: […]

Senators Urge BLM to Abandon Plan to Spay Mustang Mares  TheHorse.comThe plan would surgically sterilize mares in Oregon's Warm Springs […]

The Right Horse Initiative is Accepting Nominations to Reward Excellence in Equine Welfare  TAPinto.netOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — The […]

What to Know Before Starting a Horse Rescue  TheHorse.comGetting a rescue up and running—and keeping it that way—takes more […]

Second Horse Dies at Calgary Stampede, Equine Welfare Advocates Call for Boycott  TheHorse.comA group of equine welfare advocates is […]

Del Mar Focuses on Horse Safety as Summer Race Meet Approaches  TheHorse.comDel Mar introduced initiatives including extensive reviews of […]

Approximately 150 horses rescued in large-scale alleged cruelty situation in Camp County, Texas  HSUS NewsCamp County, Texas—The […]

Help for Horse Owners and How to Get it  TheHorse.comIt's a fact: Horse keeping is not an inexpensive proposition. And, if owners fall into […]

'The Lucky Ones': Thoroughbred Welfare Group Offers Look Inside The Aftermath Of I Care I Help - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportThe […]

Maryland Seeks To Improve Quality, Safety With Stricter Performance Requirements - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportMaryland is raising its […]

New York Legislators Hold Hearing on Racehorse Welfare  BloodHorse.comWith racehorse deaths representing an "existential threat" to the […]

Kentucky's Equine Fatality Records Are Missing Something Important: Names - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportAs public scrutiny continues […]

Commentary: What's One Thing Racing Could Do To Improve Its Image? Support The SAFE Act - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportAs racing faces […]

'Enough Horse Deaths': LA Times Editorial Board Urges Santa Anita To Call Off Rest Of Meet - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportIn a piece […]

Online Horse Behavior and Safety Education: Is It Effective?  TheHorse.comPosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and […]

PET Scan Research Could Improve Racehorse Safety, Welfare  TheHorse.comPosted by Edited Press Release | May 7, 2019 | Article, Diagnosing […]

More than 170 Equine Organizations Compete in ASPCA Help a Horse Home Challenge(SM) to Increase Equine Adoptions Nationwide  PRNewswireNEW […]

Churchill Downs Outlines Future Plans, 'Commitment To Equine And Jockey Safety' - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportChurchill Downs […]

Abandoned ponies highlight scale of Britain's equine welfare problem  HorsetalkA pair of young horses recently abandoned in separate […]

How Will Brexit Impact British, European Horses?  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 11, 2019 | International […]

Minimum Care Standards for Horses  TheHorse.comEvery year, animal control officers respond to countless tips alleging horse maltreatment. […]

California Race Track Imposing New Safety, Welfare Rules for Horses  Insurance JournalCalifornia's Santa Anita racetrack will impose new […]

Santa Anita Will Impose New Rules on Horse Training, Add Director of Equine Welfare  KTLA Los AngelesSanta Anita will impose new rules to […]

New Safety and Welfare Protocols Answer Important Questions, Leave Others Unanswered  Thoroughbred Daily NewsBy Dan Ross. The new set of […]

HoofStep®, Innovative 24/7 Monitoring System for Horse Welfare, Launches Public Kickstarter Event  TheHorse.comPosted by Press Release […]

Personality Profiling Could Help Improve Police Horse Welfare  TheHorse.comA police horse's job and training often go against his instincts […]

Data gathering project launches to improve equine welfare  American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe Equine Welfare Data Collective […]

Daniel Settling In To New Role As Equine Welfare And Medical Director In Maryland - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportDr. Elizabeth […]

Atock Book "My Friend, The Horse" Is Published  Equi ManagementInternational equine welfare veterinarian Alex Atock published a memoir of […]

New Equine Welfare Data Collective Studying At-Risk Horses  TheHorse.comThe Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC)—a collaborative […]

Praise and criticism for BHA as MPs debate equine welfare regulator  The GuardianThe British Horseracing Authority received both praise and […]

BHA clash with Tim Farron over equine welfare before Westminster debate  The GuardianHorse racing's governing body, the BHA, has clashed […]

Welfare Over Winning: Protecting Show Horse Welfare  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 11, 2018 | Horse Care, […]

Do Children See Signs of Poor Equine Health, Welfare?  TheHorse.comResearchers found that young people recognized signs of poor horse […]

French Equestrian Federation Hires Equine Welfare Manager  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 31, 2017 | […]

Assessing Equine Welfare Objectively  TheHorse.comPosted by World Equine Veterinary Association | Aug 5, 2016 | Commentary, Equine Welfare […]