Latest News – The Horse
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.
The Island Horse Life
Island horses have the same health and welfare needs as any horse, but where they live presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for their owners and veterinarians.
Functional Nutrition Supports Horses Under Stress
Targeted nutrition can sustain performance horses’ gut and cellular health during the stress of travel and competition.
Creating Olympic-Worthy Equestrian Arena Surfaces
High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
FEI Update on Cian O’Connor’s Horse Kilkenny
The Irish show jumping horse developed a nosebleed while on course and has been withdrawn from further competition.
