Latest News – The Horse
Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse
Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.
Understanding and Managing Quarter Cracks in Horses
An equine veterinarian describes why uneven pressure on the hoof can cause quarter cracks and how farriers can manage them using corrective trimming and shoeing.
Rehabilitating Soft Tissue Injuries in Sport Horses
An equine sports medicine expert describes her ideal rehab plan for sport horses with soft tissue injuries and solutions for managing the uncompliant patient.
The Horse’s Microbiome: A Key Player in Nutrition, Health, and Behavior
These days it’s hard to talk about equine nutrition and not mention the term ‘microbiome.’ But what exactly is the microbiome?
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Kalamazoo County.
4 EHV-1 Cases Confirmed at Pennsylvania Boarding Facility
The equine herpesvirus-1 cases were diagnosed at a facility located in Montgomery County.
Functional Assessment of Horses With Back Pain
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.
What You Need to Know About Equine Degenerative Joint Disease
Listen to this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode and hear what 2 experts say about equine degenerative joint disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Wisconsin Mare Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in St. Croix County.
Wisconsin Friesian Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Pierce County.
Equine Joint Health: Top Therapies for a Successful Season
Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Advanced Imaging in Horses: Where, Why, When?
Two experts review how MRI, CT, and PET can provide precise answers for equine practitioners, contributing to more specific treatments and better prognoses.
Managing Pain in the Performance Horse
Two veterinarians navigate the ethical and medical intricacies of keeping sport horses sound and pain-free.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Ohio Boarding Facility
The horse lived in Hamilton County and was euthanized.
2 Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Oakland and Kalamazoo counties.
Equine Influenza Case Confirmed in Washington
The horse lives in King County.
