Latest News – The Horse
Winter Ailments and Injuries
Neglecting to implement winter precautions can result in headaches for the owner and hardship for the horses.
Vaccination Yearly Planner
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.
Internal Parasites
There are several major internal parasites of horses, and control is aimed at reducing their numbers at certain
12 Months of Feeding Tips
Here’s how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
The Year-Round Hoof
How much attention do you give your horse’s feet? Many times it’s just the old
Managing Joint Health
No Joint, No Horse. Should this be the new motto for 21st century horses? Joint injury, joint disease secondary to trauma or injury, and osteoarthritis (OA) are major
EHV Quarantine Lifted at Delaware Training Barn
Delaware state officials lifted the quarantine for one of the two barns connected to a fatal case of EHV-1.
Saving a Starving Horse: Part 1
She could’ve just kept driving. But instead of dismissing the idea of intervention as someone else’s sad
Grassroots Effort Helps Feed Oregon Horses
Financially strapped horse owners in Central Oregon are getting help feeding their horses this winter thanks to a hay donation program established by a Bend couple. The program distributes bales of hay, either donated by individuals or purchased
Equine Ambulance Coming to Midwest Horse Fair
One of only 30 ambulances designed specifically for horses will be on display at the 2009 Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisc., on April 17-19, 2009.
The equine ambulance, purchased by Morrie Waud, has special features to help stabiliz
EHV: Horses Allowed to Ship In to Fair Grounds
While a barn in Fair Grounds’ stable area remains under a Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) quarantine, horses will again be allowed to ship in and race at the track beginning with the Dec. 31 card.
Quarantine and biosecurity measure
2008: A Year in Equine Health News
What a year it has been. The equine industry has had its ups and downs–from the losses of Eight Belles and Teddy O’Connor, to the amazing story of 37-year-old superhorse Elmer Bandit, as well as the incredible display of equine talent at the
Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Pony Abuse Case
A Pennsylvania man accused of mistreating 11 ponies and one donkey has been formally charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty. Joseph Mayer was charged with 12 counts of inadequate sustenance, 13 counts of unsanitary confinement, and 13 counts o
Heavy Snow Causes Problems for Horse Owners
After experiencing her area’s worst snowstorm since 1968, Beth Sandland of Sandy, Ore., was unable to visit her boarded horses for three weeks.
However, other horse owners have had to deal with a more serious side effect of winter weather:
