What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

May 18, 2022

How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

5 Summer Horse Health Risks

May 17, 2022

Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.

Why Does My Horse Itch?

May 16, 2022

Do you have an itchy horse? Learn about six possible causes of pruritus in this visual guide. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Study: Well-Timed Low-Dose Oxytocin Can Safely Shift Foaling Time

May 15, 2022

Accelerating the foaling process can go well in certain cases, provided vets carefully follow a protocol confirming mare and fetus are ready.

Dealing With Insect-Bite Hypersensitivity

May 14, 2022

Insect-bite hypersensitivity can become a serious issue for horses that react to fly and midge bites.

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is notoriously difficult for veterinarians to diagnose and equally tricky to treat. But there’s hope as researchers continue to investigate this neurologic disease. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

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Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?

May 19, 2022

Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.

2 Confirmed Cases of Neurologic EHV-1 in Oregon

May 18, 2022
University of Pennsylvania Patient Tests Positive for EHM

May 18, 2022
New Advancements in Diagnosing Equine Neurologic Disease

May 18, 2022

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Frustrated by Fecal Egg Counts?

Simple solutions to common problems veterinarians and technicians encounter when performing FECs.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

Case Study: Medical Management of Kissing Spines
Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Why Does My Horse Itch?
Feeding Horses With Special Needs

GIVE A GIFT

5 Summer Horse Health Risks

by Kayli Hanley | May 17, 2022

Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.

Feeding Metabolic Horses

by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | May 13, 2022
Warm-Season Grass in the A.M.: The Ultimate Low-Carb Pasture?

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 13, 2022
10 Low-Carb Diet Resources on TheHorse.com

by The Horse Staff | May 12, 2022
High-Starch Meals Induce Systemic Inflammation in Older, Heavier Horses

by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 12, 2022

Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider

by Emily Helstrom | Mar 25, 2022

Here are some factors to consider before sending your senior horse into surgery. Learn more in the March 2022 issue of The Horse.

Keeping the Horse’s Hindgut Happy

by Katie Navarra | Feb 7, 2022
Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 24, 2022
How Diet Affects Equine Gut Health

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 17, 2022
Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 17, 2022

Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?

by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | May 19, 2022

Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022
How to Treat Neck and Back Problems in The Horse

by Lucile Vigouroux | May 18, 2022
Boehringer Ingelheim, Equine Network Partner on Disease Alerts

by Equine Network | May 17, 2022
5 Summer Horse Health Risks

by Kayli Hanley | May 17, 2022

Horse Grazing Muzzle FAQs

by Erica Larson | May 2, 2022

Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don't? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here's what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.