An unvaccinated 8-year-old Paint gelding from Augusta County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

One university integrated equitation science into their program to teach behavior and learning theory.

Drivers must now use two hands on the reins at all times, which restricts motion of the whip to a flick of the wrist and forearm.

A 4-year-old Gloucester County mare, a 2-year-old Ocean County mare, and a 6-year-old Burlington County gelding succumbed to the disease.

Electroarthrography (EAG) could be used to detect damaged or osteoarthritic cartilage in a noninvasive manner.

Michigan animal health officials have confirmed three equine cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): one in a horse from Oakland County and two in horses from Lenawee County.

Utah animal health officials have announced that tests have confirmed three cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Box Elder, Uintah, and Iron counties.

The aim of equitation science is the scientific measurement, evaluation and interpretation of human-horse interactions that provide evidence that can improve the training, performance, and welfare of the ridden horse.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has published its surveys of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions for 2014.

The horse, a 2-year-old Arabian male from Suffolk, had been vaccinated for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus more than a year ago but was not revaccinated this year.

The United Kingdom will establish a new central equine database as part of a more robust and enforceable equine identification system in the wake of last year’s horsemeat scandal.

Officials are urging owners across New York to vaccinate their horses against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) after six horses in the state have tested positive for EEE this year.