Latest News – The Horse

Commentary: Dabbling in Clicker Training and Groundwork
Have you tried incorporating clicker training into your horse training? Stephanie shares how clicker training exercises are helping strengthen both her OTTB’s core and their communication on the ground.

Special Report: What We Know About Bisphosphonates For Horses
Navicular syndrome management changed significantly in 2014 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bisphosphonates for treatment. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.

Does a Racehorse Know if He Wins or Loses?
And what difference would it make to the horse if he wins or loses? An equine behaviorist weighs in.

Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for EHV Euthanized
The affected horse developed equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).

Two California Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Both horses’ vaccination status is unknown.

Survey: Men, Non-FEI Sport Competitors More Likely to Ride With Spurs
British researchers investigated spur use in riders. Here’s what they found.

Evacuating When You Have More Horses Than Trailer Spots
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted shares insight on how to handle this difficult situation during an emergency.

How to ID a Horse During Wildfire
Our expert, Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, offers suggestions on how to mark your horse with identification in case of wildfire.

Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus
Two Maryland horses were also exposed. Officials have quarantined the Loudoun County premises.

Nevada Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The affected Clark County facility is under mandatory quarantine.

First Kansas Horses Confirmed With VSV in 2019
Kansas becomes the eighth state with confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus this year.

Dealing With Rain Rot in Horses
Any horse can get rain rot, but horses with compromised immune systems from systemic disease or malnutrition are most likely to be affected. Learn how to prevent and treat this frustrating skin condition.

What Is a Maintenance Diet for Horses?
Our equine nutritionist explains what the term “maintenance diet” means and how it applies to your horse.

Larger, Harder Pelleted Feeds Might Improve Horses’ Digestive Health
By prolonging feeding time and stimulating more saliva production, large pellets of concentrated feeds could extend mealtime and offer protection from gastric ulcers.

Medical-Grade Honey Helps Horse Wounds Heal
The secret to better equine wound healing might have been with us all along, thanks to bees.

Do Bronchodilators Help Horses With Equine Asthma?
Researchers set out to determine whether these inhaled medications simply relieve airway constriction for horses with heaves or, more importantly, improve lung function. Here’s what they found.