Latest News – The Horse
California Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The Santa Barbara County gelding was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs.
More Horses Released From Remington Park Quarantine
Seventeen horses remain under isolation at the Oklahoma County racetrack.
Preventing Ice-Related Pasture Injuries in Horses
Dr. Karen Waite shares her personal experience with serious injuries caused by ice and how to prevent them.
Winter Blanketing Advice
Does putting a blanket or sheet on in cold weather only flatten the hair and make your horse colder? Dr. Karen Waite offers her thoughts.
Advice for Feeding Horses With Heaves
Dr. Clair Thunes gives tips for feeding asthmatic horses and ways to reduce their exposure to barn dust.
Aboveground Burial for Horses
Disposing of a horse’s body is becoming more challenging with tightening burial and landfill regulations and fewer rendering plants. Learn about an alternative solution.
Training and Care: How to Improve Our Horses’ Welfare
Sometimes we as horse people get stuck in our traditions and habits or are influenced by mythology and marketing. But is there a better way? During this live event, we’ll investigate what “good welfare” means and discover what science says about making life better for our horses.
9 People Indicted in Illegal Texas Horse Racing Ring Case
Officials say unsanctioned “bush tracks” like this one contribute to the spread of EIA and piroplasmosis in U.S. horse populations.
Washington Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Influenza
Ten additional horses in Whatcom County have been exposed.
Horse Stall Floor Setups
Learn how to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience in this free report.
Study: Increased Rider Weight Doesn’t Significantly Impact Horses
While adding up to 25% more rider weight didn’t negatively affect the horses in this study, researchers cautioned that it could in the long run.
8 Horses Released From Remington Park EHV-1 Quarantine
Twenty-one horses remain in quarantine for equine herpesvirus-1 at the Oklahoma racetrack.
What Is Equine Coronavirus?
Learn about this highly contagious virus, how it spreads between horses, why it’s important to diagnose, ways to minimize chances of infection, and how to diagnose and treat the disease.
Help! My Horse Is Losing Weight on a Ration Balancer
An Appendix Quarter Horse is unable to maintain his weight on a ration balancer and hay, so our nutritionist makes recommendations for increasing his calorie consumption.
Designing Your Horse’s Diet
Developing your horse’s ration involves more than just tossing together nutrients. Follow this step-by-step approach to balance your horse’s diet.
Formidable Frostbite
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
