Latest News – The Horse
Diagnosing and Treating Poll Pain in Horses
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
North Carolina Horses Confirmed With EEE
The cases mark the state’s second and third equines with EEE in 2021. Both horses were unvaccinated.
Survey: Helmet Use Common, But Helmet Care Often Subpar
A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.
Idaho Confirms Gelding With WNV
The affected gelding is reportedly recovering.
Wisconsin Horse Confirmed With EEE
The unvaccinated filly was euthanized.
Pain Awareness Month: Brought to You by Zoetis and The Horse
Pain related to acute issues such as colic or hoof abscesses is usually obvious. But sometimes the signs of chronic pain are more subtle. Can you tell if your horse is hurting?
Using Essential Oils in Horses? Consider the Pros and Cons
For generations, essential oils and aromatherapy have reportedly offered many health benefits. Research is now catching up with their use.
What Happens To Sleep-Deprived Horses? They Collapse
All horses need deep sleep overnight that requires lying down completely. Stall size, bedding, and stress can cause horses to get insufficient rest.
Florida Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2021
The undervaccinated gelding was euthanized.
Oregon Sees Widespread Equine WNV Cases
Horses in Klamath, Malheur, and Baker counties were affected.
Starved Horses: Each Body Score Improves Survival by 1,500%
Researchers found successful recovery from starvation improved with each full-point increase in condition on the nine-point body condition scale.
After the Flood: Cleaning Your Horse Farm
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
TCA Returns as Thoroughbred Makeover and Symposium’s Title Sponsor
This year’s “Mega-Makeover” will include cohorts from 2020 and 2021 after last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic.
Human-to-Horse Bonds Make Tough Decisions Tougher
Researchers explored the bonds people have with their horses and how that affects care, ownership change, and end-of-life decisions.
WNV Confirmed in Two More Idaho Horses
Both horses are reported as recovering.
California Horse Confirmed With WNV
The mare’s vaccination history is unknown.
