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The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is an equine publication providing the latest news and information on the health, care, welfare, and management of all equids.

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Diagnosing Equine Neck and Back Disease or Injury

The Horse Staff August 21, 2024

Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.

Zoetis, The Horse Bring You Smart Equine Parasite Control Awareness Month

The Horse Staff August 5, 2024

Learn how to optimize your parasite control program all month long. Sponsored by Zoetis.

Key Insights on an Equine Lameness Exam

The Horse Staff August 2, 2024

Discover how veterinarians use lameness exams and diagnostic tools to help pinpoint the source of equine lameness in this visual guide. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

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The Horse, NexHA Bring You Equine Rehabilitation Awareness Week

The Horse Staff July 22, 2024

Rehabilitation is vital to a horse’s recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. Learn more during Equine Rehabilitation Awareness Week.

11 Do’s and Don’ts When Feeding Horses

The Horse Staff July 15, 2024

Delve into nutrition topics key to keeping your horse healthy and happy. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.

NexHA, The Horse Bring You Equine Fitness and Conditioning Awareness Week

The Horse Staff July 8, 2024

Learn how to safely improve your horse’s fitness all week on TheHorse.com. Sponsored by NexHA.

Hard to Stomach: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

SmartPak, The Horse Bring You Equine Gastric Health Awareness Month

The Horse Staff July 1, 2024

Does your horse struggle with gastric ulcers? Learn how to identify this painful condition and how veterinarians might diagnose and treat it. Sponsored by SmartPak.

When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?

NexHA Brings You Senior Horse Joint Care Awareness Week

The Horse Staff May 28, 2024

Discover the importance of giving special attention to senior horses’ joints during Senior Horse Joint Care Awareness Week, sponsored by NexHA.

Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections in Horses: Know the Difference

The Horse Staff May 20, 2024

A horse with a crusty, infected skin lesion often needs diagnostic testing from a veterinarian to determine if bacteria or fungi are to blame. Sponsored by KineticVet.

NexHA Brings You Equine Back Pain Awareness Week

The Horse Staff May 13, 2024

Learn what might cause back pain in horses and how to identify it during equine back pain awareness week, brought you by NexHA.

Biosecurity Awareness Month, Sponsored by Zoetis

The Horse Staff May 7, 2024

Biosecurity is essential in horse care to prevent disease transmission and safeguard the health of horses. Look for biosecurity content all month, brought to you by Zoetis.

On the Road? Shield Your Horse From Environmental Risks

Competition Horse Awareness Week, Sponsored by NexHA

The Horse Staff May 6, 2024

Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.

What to Do if Your Horse Has a Fever

The Horse Staff April 30, 2024

Understand the causes of your horse’s fever to be able to take quick action before a situation becomes critical. Sponsored by Zimeta.

Infographic: How To Protect Your IBH Horse From Bugs

The Horse Staff April 19, 2024

Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Summer Sores Awareness Week Sponsored by Phovia Equine

The Horse Staff April 16, 2024

Look for educational information about summer sores in horses all week on TheHorse.com.

KineticVet, The Horse Bring You Equine Allergy Awareness Month

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Do you have a horse with insect bite hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis, or respiratory allergies? Learn how to make him more comfortable. Sponsored by KineticVet.