Latest News – The Horse
How the Equine Hoof Holds Up Over a Lifetime
Healthy, well-maintained hooves can remain strong and functional for decades—supporting horses from their first wobbly steps to their final years. Read more in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
Safe Young Horse Training Practices
An equine surgeon answers a listener’s question about the safety of longeing her 2-year-old horse in this podcast excerpt.
Electrolytes for Horses: What You Need to Know
Electrolytes are important! Discover when, what, and the correct amounts of electrolytes your horse needs.
The Expanding Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses
Find out what ticks are troublesome to horses, when and where they can be found, and tick-borne diseases to watch for.
Awesome Antioxidants and How They Help Horses
Where do free radicals come from, and how do antioxidants regain control of these wayward molecules? We answer these questions and more.
Evaluating Horse Diets: What to Know
Nutritional evaluations take the guesswork out of whether your horse is consuming a balanced diet.
Case Study: Keeping the Older Show Horse Competitive
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels in The Horse‘s Older Horse 2025 issue.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Saratoga Race Course
Barn 85 is under quarantine.
Alberta Horse Positive for EIA
The case is located in Clearwater County.
Turnout Time for Young Horse Joint Development
Find out how the amount of time your young horse spends in turnout might affect his joint development, especially in the first years of life.
Equine Joint Injections: Case by Case
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
Using Supplements as Part of a Broader Horse Health Strategy
Evaluate how supplements can fit into a complete equine management program.
Quebec Foal Positive for Rotavirus
The foal lives in Région de Gatineau.
Pigeon Fever Case Confirmed in Georgia
The horse lives in Hall County.
Planning for Equine Emergencies
Tune into Ask TheHorse Live to learn how to prepare for equine health emergencies logistically and financially. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Managing Horse Hoof Wounds
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.
