Latest News – The Horse
Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator – Academic Award
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith received the AAEP’s 2025 Distinguished Educator– Academic Award for his groundbreaking contributions to orthopedic surgery and joint disease that have revolutionized treatment protocols.
Minnesota Warmblood Tests Positive for EHV-1
This case is not linked to the WPRA outbreak.
Central Kentucky Ambulatory Practitioner Joins AAEP Board of Directors
Dr. Ernie Martinez, II, a field care veterinarian at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
Advanced Equine Reproductive Techniques and Their Impacts
Take a closer look at what’s new in assisted equine reproduction and what that means for horses and humans.
How to Keep Your Horse Hydrated During the Winter
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Florida Racetrack
There is no known link between this case and the ongoing EHM outbreak in Western performance horses.
Indiana Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Howard County.
Horse Care Goes High-Tech
Biometric sensors and other technologies are reshaping how we monitor horse health and performance across various disciplines.
Internal Medicine Specialist from Colorado to Lead the AAEP in 2026
Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, equine technical manager with Boehringer Ingelheim, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the President’s Luncheon.
Arizona Wild Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The horse was part of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group located in the Tonto National Forest.
3 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Middlesex County.
Choosing the Right Supplement for Your Horse
Two veterinarians answer your equine supplement questions in this Ask TheHorse Live podcast. Sponsored by SmartEquine.
Conditioning Horses in Fall and Winter
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
4 Horse Hoof Hardening Tips
Overly moist or dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.
Kentucky Gelding Tests Positive for EHV-4
The gelding lives in Hopkins County.
Equine Esophagel Obstruction—Better Known as Choke
Consider a horse choking to be an emergency, although a veterinarian can usually resolve it with prompt action.
