Latest News – The Horse
14 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe From COVID-19 When Trail Riding
A veteran trail rider shares practical tips to keep yourself healthy and maintain social distancing while still enjoying time on your horse.
Horses and Dogs Understand and Adapt to Each Other in Play
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
Chicago Considers Ordinance to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
New legislation in Chicago will prohibit the city from issuing licenses to operators of horse-drawn carriage businesses there.
How to Start a New Horse Pasture
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains the steps involved in turning newly cleared property into a productive horse pasture.
California Premises Released From EHV-1 Quarantine
The affected horse has met testing requirements, and no additional horses were infected.
3D-Printed Horseshoes Provide Personalized Equine Foot Care
Dutch researchers are printing custom shoes, which allow for a perfect fit so farriers and veterinarians can address specific hoof issues and lamenesses.
AAEP Offers COVID-19 Resources for Vets and Horse Owners
Find tips to keep veterinarians and horse owners safe during the pandemic.
Does Your Horse Have PPID?
Learn about the clinical signs, diagnosis, and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in this visual guide.
Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Georgia Horse
The Clarke County horse is the state’s first case of 2020.
Managing Horses on Pastures of 1 Acre or Less
What’s the best way to keep two horses on a half-acre pasture? Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, says small pastures less than 1 acre are common and offers advice to keep them productive.
Can Insulin Resistant Horses Safely Graze on Pastures?
A listener asks how to make pastures safe for insulin resistant horses. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, responds and shares the risks associated with allowing IR horses to graze.
Baled Hay vs. Pellets: What’s Best for My Horse?
Considering a switch? A nutritionist weighs the benefits and drawbacks of feeding horses pelleted hay.
Once-Over Grooming
Grooming gives you visual and tactile information about your horse’s health.
Firocoxib Safe, Effective for Treating Endometritis in Mares
Researchers found that this selective NSAID reduces uterine inflammation while protecting follicular and gastrointestinal function in mares with persistent mating-induced endometritis.
Equine First-Aid Kit for Minor Injuries and Acute Wound-Care
Take a look inside Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s vet-recommended equine first-aid kit for minor wounds.
Conserving Connection During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Spending time with our horses (when possible) and others (virtually) is critical as we all grieve the loss of normal.
