Latest News – The Horse
5 Questions That Explain PPID
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction is one of the most common conditions in older horses—and one of the most treatable. Here’s what you need to know.
How Should I Feed a Performance Horse That Has EMS?
Careful dietary management helps horses with EMS stay in work while reducing laminitis risk.
How to Test Horse Hay Moisture Levels
Moisture meters can help you determine when to bale and store your horses’ hay and can protect against barn or storage building fires.
Kansas Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Ellis County.
Feeding Horses on a Budget
Selecting the right forage and concentrate for your horse and reassessing supplements can help reduce feed costs.
Does My Horse Need a Ration Balancer or Vitamin/Mineral Supplement?
The correct choice depends on a horse’s diet, workload, and overall nutritional picture. Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Michigan Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The gelding lives in Marquette County.
Maryland Horse Euthanized After Contracting EHV-1
The horse lived in Anne Arundel County, where 29 horses have been exposed.
Keeping Horses Sound as They Age
Two experts answer questions about keeping horses sound through their senior years during this episode. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
6 Ways to Support Aging Joints in Horses
Simple management changes can help keep senior horses with osteoarthritis comfortable and active.
10 Tips for Feeding Young, Growing Horses
Feeding weanlings through early training requires careful balance to support steady growth, proper mineral ratios, and sound development without overfeeding.
Sidebone: Incidental Finding or Clinical Concern?
This common hoof change can be a hidden cause of lameness in horses. Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
10 Oregon Horses Confirmed Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Harney and Linn counties.
7 Nutrition Terms to Know When Managing Metabolic Horses
An equine nutritionist breaks down nutrition terms and acronyms, including NSC, WSC, and ESC. Understanding these concepts can help you manage horses with metabolic problems.
Arizona Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lives in Maricopa County, where 32 horses have been exposed.
8 Alberta Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses are located in Bonnyville No. 87.
