Latest News – The Horse
2020 ‘My Horse is Worth Protecting’ Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos and stories of their horses that are important to them.
The Horse Announces ‘My Horse is Worth Protecting’ Winner
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Abrea Hensley’s photo as the overall winner of the contest.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Four Ontario, Canada, Horses
The Dufferin County farm outbreak is linked to a Toronto racetrack outbreak.
17 Tips for Recreational Trail Riders
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Life After Laminitis
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Vitamin E and Selenium: What’s the Relationship?
Vitamin E and selenium are often packaged and marketed together in supplements. Find out why from researcher Dr. Carrie Finno of the University of California, Davis.
Sticky Scenarios You Might Encounter When Shipping and Showing Horses
Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.
USDA Reports a Newly VSV-Affected Arizona County
No new cases were confirmed in New Mexico or Texas, the other two states affected so far in 2020.
How to Test a Horse for Vitamin E Deficiency
What is the best way to test for vitamin E deficiency, and how often should you test your horse? Dr. Carrie Finno of the University of California, Davis, offers advice.
Why Didn’t My Horses’ 1,200-Pound Hay Bale Last Longer?
Get tips on how to keep hay in front of your horses 24 hours a day while minimizing waste.
BLM Tests Fertility Drug to Control Wild Herd Growth
Oocyte growth factor (OGF) lasts three years or longer and is a potential alternative to PZP.
Insect Control on Horse Farms
Discover options to help protect your horses from mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Iowa Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1
The Linn County premises where the 14-year-old resides has been quarantined.
Diagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
Woodbine Racetrack Confirmed EHM Cases Reach 27
The Ontario, Canada, track continues to monitor the outbreak.
Fact Sheet: Gastric Ulcers
Gastric ulcers occur commonly yet present a number of treatment challenges requiring pharmaceutical intervention and intensive lifestyle modifications. Sponsored by Vitalize.
