Latest News – The Horse
Feed Charts: Not Just for Pony Clubbers
Our nutritionist just helped Pony Club kids with their feeding charts. Here’s why she thinks you should review yours, too.
Hoof Boots Can Protect Barefoot Trail Horses’ Feet
While hoof boots are a popular among trail riders, research on if and how they work is limited. A graduate student investigated their use on asphalt and crushed stone, and here’s what she learned.
Grazing Muzzles Can Help Horses Lose Weight Without Impacting Welfare
Do grazing muzzles cause stress or alter social behavior? Researchers tested a group of Miniature Horses to find out.
Goldfish More Hassle Than Help in Horse Water Troughs?
While using goldfish to help clean water troughs is popular among horse owners, one researcher shows it’s ineffective.
Whole-Body Vibration Might Have a Relaxing Effect on Horses
Researchers determined that Equivibe-treated stalled horses had lower heart rates, cortisol levels.
How to Feed Horses With Gastric Ulcers
Tips include ensuring constant forage access, providing pasture turnout, and limiting concentrate intake, among others.
Horse Hoof Care Basics
Your horse’s feet are his foundation. What does a healthy hoof look like? Does your horse need shoes, or is he fine barefoot? And what about hoof boots? Learn how to work with your farrier (or trimmer) and veterinarian to ensure your horse’s feet receive the right care.
Brazil Wins Show Jumping Gold at 2019 Pan American Games, USA Takes Bronze
Brazil earned a spot at the 2020 Summer Olympics with the win.
VS Quarantine Released in Tillman County, Oklahoma
A veterinarian who examined the affected herd found no additional animals with clinical signs of VS.
Third EEE Case Confirmed in South Carolina
A 3-year-old Arabian-cross gelding in Sumter County has been euthanized after contracting EEE.
Arizona Wild Burro Tests Positive for EIA
Officials removed the jenny on Aug. 1 and have placed the affected BLM facility under quarantine.
Racehorse Breakdowns: Training vs. Racing Track Surfaces
The choice of track surfaces during racehorse training could affect the chances of horses getting seriously injured on race day.
Try Supplementing Yeast When Changing a Horse’s Diet
A University of Glasgow Researcher found one yeast supplement helped mitigate the risks associated with sudden diet changes.
Treating Gastric Glandular Disease in Horses
Equine glandular gastric disease has a distinct pathology, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment approaches.
Wisconsin’s First Case of EEE in 2019 Confirmed
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Barron County has been euthanized after contracting EEE.
Preventing Salmonella Spread in Horses
Here are some biosecurity practices you can put into place at the clinic and on the farm to prevent salmonellosis.
