Latest News – The Horse

10 Sport Horse Medicine and Rehabilitation Facts
Two veterinarians explain 10 things you might not know about equine rehabilitation.

Checking Your Horse’s Manure for Sand
Sand accumulation in a horse’s gastric system is cause for concern; this method can help you detect it.

Texas Horse Euthanized Due to EIA
The horse resided in Dallas County, and the facility is under official quarantine.

Paint Filly Positive for WNV in California
The unvaccinated filly resides in Kern County and is reported to be affected and alive.

Colorado Pony Positive for West Nile Virus
The unvaccinated gelding resides in Mesa County.

Adult Horses Get Pneumonia, Too
This inflammation of the lungs most commonly affects foals, but that doesn’t mean your mature horse isn’t at risk.

How To Recognize Lameness in Horses
Identifying lameness early is key to preventing long-term damage.

Pneumonia Awareness Week Sponsored by Butterfly Network
Butterfly Network and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care have partnered for equine pneumonia education Sept. 4-9.

Weaning Ways
Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.

Exercise Therapy for Horses
Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.

TheHorse.com Announces ‘Best Barn Dog’ Contest Winner
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Cindy Orndorff’s photo of “Daisy” as the overall winner.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Michigan
The now-deceased filly resided in St. Joseph County.

First Equine WNV Case of 2022 in Florida
The Quarter Horse stallion resides in Collier County.

Horse Positive for EIA in Alberta, Canada
The CFIA is investigating, and movement controls are in place.

Illinois Filly Positive for West Nile Virus
The yearling resides in Douglas County and is unvaccinated.

California Horse Positive for West Nile Virus
The Tulare County stallion marks the fifth WNV case in California in 2022.