Latest News – The Horse
Keeping Your Horse Healthy on the Trail
Learn how to prepare for, prevent, and handle potential emergencies on the trail.
Grasping Insulin Resistance in Horses
Two leading researchers explain insulin’s effects on the body and how to manage the insulin-resistant horse.
10 R. equi Resources on TheHorse.com
Rhodococcus equi is the most serious cause of pneumonia in 1- to 4-month-old foals. Learn more about this potentially deadly pathogen and how to protect your foals with these resources on TheHorse.com.
Florida Officials Confirm West Nile Virus
This is the state’s second and Brevard County’s first equine WNV case of 2019.
DHA Level Effect on Inflammation in Exercising Horses
Researchers evaluated how different doses of this omega-3 fatty acid affect exercise-induced inflammation.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Washington
A Spokane County horse tested positive; nine additional horses have been exposed.
Give Your Old Horse the Best Care!
Aging horses often require individualized care to keep them comfortable and happy. Listen as our expert answers questions about senior horse health conditions, nutrition, hoof care, and more.
Be a Good Steward of Public Land: 10 Tips for Equestrian Trail Riders
If we want to keep our trails and public lands open to horses, we must be responsible riders who care for the land and coexist with other trail users.
5 Tips for Feeding Weanlings
Don’t wait until your foal is weaned to plan a diet that meets his increased energy, protein, and mineral requirements.
How to Introduce Horses
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian shares recommendations for introducing horses that will live together.
Michigan Horse Confirmed With EEE
Michigan counties affected by Eastern equine encephalomyelitis now include Barry, Lapeer, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph.
Consider Flavoring Your Horse’s High-Fiber Feed With Fenugreek
A research team investigated which flavorings horses preferred to make high-fiber rations more palatable. Here’s what they found.
Eight Massachusetts Horses Positive for EEE
Horses from five counties are affected.
California Horse Diagnosed With West Nile Virus
The affected horse resides in Merced County.
Horses From VSV-Affected Areas Banned From American Quarter Horse Congress
To protect horses and other livestock in Ohio, the state is not allowing the import of horses from counties with confirmed and suspected cases of the highly contagious vesicular stomatitis virus.
Newly Identified VSV-Affected Premises Total 42
Here’s the most recent vesicular stomatitis virus update from the USDA.
