Latest News – The Horse
2021 “Itchy Horse Challenge” Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
Tokyo Olympics Modern Pentathlon and Equine Welfare
Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell: “Imagine if that rider had loosened the reins, patted the horse on the neck, and left the arena.”
Seven Texas Horses Confirmed With EIA
Four premises in three counties are affected.
Florida Mare Dies of EEE
This is Florida’s 13th confirmed case of EEE in an equine in 2021.
Idaho Horse Recovering After Testing Positive for WNV
The horse and his three stablemates were unvaccinated.
The Horse Announces ‘Itchy Horse Challenge’ Contest Winner
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Kimberly Foster’s photo of “Opus” as the overall winner.
North Carolina Gelding Tests Positive for EEE
The 2-year-old gelding was unvaccinated.
Michigan Horse Succumbs to WNV
The affected horse was undervaccinated.
Saskatchewan Horse Recovering From WNV
Four days post-presentation, the horse was recovering.
Keeping Laminitic Horses Comfortable
We asked two experts how they approach laminitis and try to keep affected horses comfortable.
Helping Horses Handle the Heat
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Tokyo Olympics: U.S. Show Jumping Wins Team Silver
Sweden secured the gold in a jump-off between the two countries.
WNV Confirmed in Two Washington Counties
Two horses are deceased and one is recovering.
California Gelding Confirmed With WNV
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine West Nile virus case in 2021.
WNV Confirmed in Oklahoma Horse
The horse experienced signs that included alternately increasing and decreasing rear-limb stiffness with a wide-based stance.
Study: Horses Might Not Use Shade, But They Need the Option
Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.
