Latest News – The Horse
Recognizing Vision Problems in Horses
Consider these 8 behaviors that could suggest your horse struggles to see. Read more in The Horse‘s 2025 Older Horse Issue.
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Orange County.
Evaluating the Impact of CBD on Equine Joint Inflammation
Researchers are exploring CBD’s potential to reduce joint pain in horses through a multiphase study on its efficacy.
Dear Happy
Our editorial director reflects on the loss of her longtime horse, Happy, and the lasting bond they shared over a decade together.
Combining MRI and CT for Fetlock Imaging in Show Jumping Horses
Researchers described the most common abnormalities seen on imaging in nonlame show jumpers—problems that could lead to lameness in the horses’ future.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
The latest research-based recommendations on managing equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation. Sponsored by Equithrive.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Minnesota Boarding Facility
The Quarter Horse mare with equine herpesvirus-1 is located in Washington County.
Michigan Horse Contracts Strangles
The horse lives in Ingham County.
Researchers Review the Effects of Hyperflexion on Horse Welfare
They found riding horses behind the vertical can contribute to stress, pain, and other problems that affect welfare in horses.
Ask a Pro: 4CYTE™ for Horses: Why Early Joint Care Matters
Alexandra Medved discusses 4CYTE™ for early osteoarthritis management in horses, highlighting its uses and real-world success stories.
3 Washington Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Spokane and Kittitas counties.
4 Ways to Improve Soil Health in Horse Pastures
Here’s why you should consider how closely horses graze, along with compost, water, and rest to cultivate healthy soil in horse pastures.
Transitioning Horses to Spring Pastures
Abruptly putting a horse on pasture can lead to colic or laminitis. Here’s advice to help avoid health problems.
Feeding Foals During Weaning
Find out how to make the weaning transition smoother for foals by meeting their nutritional needs.
Wisconsin Thoroughbred Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in St. Croix County.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at New York Showgrounds
The horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus type 1 on April 25 and was euthanized.
