Latest News – The Horse
Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Cosmonaut Dies
The Thoroughbred stallion had lived at Old Friends at Cabin Creek since retiring from stud in 2018.
WNV Confirmed in a Florida Horse
This is the state’s third confirmed case of WNV in an equine in 2021.
EEE Confirmed in Florida Horse
The case marks the state’s 18th confirmed case of EEE in an equine in 2021.
Planning a Long-Distance Move With Your Horse
An owner wants to know how to best prepare her senior horse for a move from Florida to Virginia. Dr. Chrissie Schneider offers advice.
South Carolina Confirms Horse With WNV
The case is the state’s sixth in 2021 and the county’s second.
Another BC Horse Tests Positive for EIA
One horse on the premises died this past summer without being tested; several other equines also reside there.
EIPH: Why Do Horses Bleed?
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage is a condition in which horses experience lung bleeding during exercise. Veterinarians and researchers continue to investigate the condition.
Virginia Confirms Its First EIA Case in Several Years
The state continues to investigate the source of the deceased horse’s illness.
Michigan Horse Euthanized Due to WNV
The mare was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
British Columbia Horses Test Positive for EIA
The horses had been involved in chuckwagon racing, and trace-out measures are underway to identify other equids that might have been exposed.
Tips for Getting Horses To Drink Water Away From Home
Equine nutritionists Abby Keegan, MS, PAS, and Dr. Clair Thunes offer advice on keeping picky drinkers hydrated during travel.
Equine Innovators: Exploring Demand for Wild Horses
Jill Stowe, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, recently studied how many American horse owners are willing to adopt wild horses and what type they’d select.
10 Performance Horse Lameness Resources on TheHorse.com
Any athlete can end up with aches and pains from the rigors of training and performance, and horses are no exception. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
Michigan Mare Positive for EEE
The unvaccinated mare is reported as recovering from the potentially fatal zoonotic disease.
10 Risk-Based Vaccine Resources On TheHorse.com
Learn about the vaccines your horses might need based on their lifestyles and risk of exposure. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica.
Now That’s a Headache: Facial Trauma and Fractures in Horses
Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, they’re wounds or cuts on the legs—but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.
