The city of Mobile has updated its horse rider requirements for upcoming Mardi Gras parades following safety concerns raised after a horse collapsed during the 2024 parade. Changes include shifting from requiring riders to submit veterinarian exam certificates well...
Valegro, the legendary dressage horse who helped British rider Charlotte Dujardin secure three Olympic gold medals—including two individual titles at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games—has died at age 23. Valegro became the most decorated dressage horse in...
An Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) outbreak has been identified following a rodeo event in Waco, Texas, raising concerns among horse owners, particularly in southern states like Oklahoma. Dr. Jason Thorne, a veterinarian from Weatherford, Oklahoma, explains that the virus,...
Sarah Mai Groth, 47, of North Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025. Born in Madison and a 1996 graduate of Baraboo High School, Sarah was raised on her grandparents' farm, where she developed a deep love for...
Colorado State University (CSU) has developed one of the most comprehensive equine programs in the U.S., offering over 27 specialized courses that span veterinary research, hands-on training, and industry exposure. Despite Colorado not being a traditional horse racing hub,...
Horse owners in Arizona are on high alert due to the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), which originated at major equestrian events in Texas and Oklahoma and has now reached Arizona, with confirmed cases in Maricopa and Pinal counties....
