Latest News – The Horse
Utah Experiences Multiple WNV Cases
Nine horses in three counties are confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
Navigating the Sea of CBD and Its Use In Horses
Learn what we know about CBD’s efficacy and potential use in horses.
Two Arkansas Horses Confirmed With EEE
The horses reside at separate facilities in Pulaski County.
Washington Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
Minnesota Horse Euthanized Due to EHM
Thirty-one horses were exposed and their Washington County facility is now under quarantine.
Minnesota Horse Confirmed With EEE
The unvaccinated mare was subsequently euthanized.
Colorado Confirms Three Horses With WNV
The affected horses reside in two different counties.
Horses Respond to Yet Fight Against Bits More Than Halters
Researcher: As “sharper tools,” riders should use bits for communication with horses, not pain. Training the hands holding reins attached to the bit is important.
Taking Care of Horses After the Storm
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
UPenn’s New Bolton Hosts Virtual ‘Pop-Up’ Horse Behavior Course
Led by Dr. Sue McDonnell, the four-session, 16-hour course will run Oct. 9-12, 2021, and is open to veterinarians, trainers, and horse owners of all experience levels.
Preparing for Catastrophic Flooding as Horse Owners
Are you ready to help your horse if water rises during a storm? A senior meteorologist from the University of Kentucky offers advice.
Insulin Modulators: Not Necessary for Healthy Horses
Researchers investigated the effects of aloe vera and grapeseed extract on horses’ insulinemic responses to various feeds.
U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins Bronze in Tokyo 2020
This marks the best team finish at a Paralympic Games in the program’s history.
USEF Issues Statement Regarding Wildfire in the West
The organization strongly recommends organizers cancel or suspend competition when the air quality index reaches 151 or above.
California Confirms Fifth Equine WNV Victim
The filly was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne neurologic disease.
Temple Grandin: Horses Need To See Objects From All Sides
Understanding that horses view different sides of objects as entirely new means we can desensitize them to everyday objects from all angles for better safety and welfare, the researcher says.
