Latest News – The Horse
‘Roarers’: Surprise Results for Horses Racing Post-Surgery
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
Expert: Equine TMJ Changes Common, but Clinical Signs Rare
Temporomandibular joint changes could cause pain as well as behavior problems and poor performance in horses. Or not.
The Horse, KindredBio Bring You Cardiac Health Awareness Week
We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.
Introducing The Horse’s New ‘Equine Innovators’ Podcast
Join us as we interview leading equine researchers in this new podcast series. Brought to you by Zoetis.
Home Is Where the Horse Is
Take a look at what it’s like to live in an equestrian community, and find out what challenges these equid-friendly neighborhoods face as nonhorsepeople move in.
Equine Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath Injuries
Digital flexor tendon sheath pathology can be difficult to diagnose and treat successfully. Here’s a look at Dr. Florent David’s approach, which he presented at the 2019 NEAEP Symposium.
Horse Back Pain, the Multifidus Muscle, and Ultrasound
How equine practitioners can use ultrasound to evaluate the multifidus muscle, which stabilizes and supports the equine back.
U of M Launches Largest-Ever Equine Muscle Disease Study
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine researchers have launched a study investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses. Find out how to get involved.
Hunter/Jumper Horse Visiting Texas Tests Positive for EHV-1
A Wyoming horse in Texas for a Houston-area competition was quarantined after exhibiting neurologic signs related to equine herpesvirus-1.
The Unique Equine Gingiva: Special Gums for Special Teeth
Equine dental anatomy and issues are unique to horses, and they deserve special scientific analyses as well as consideration at home. A German research team took a closer look.
Vets Discuss Developments in Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions in Horses
Key takeaways included treating horses as individuals and adjusting medications and management strategies as needed.
New Imaging Technique for Parrot Mouth in Foals
German researchers found foals can spontaneously correct their own overjets (parrot mouth) within a year. However, they also found that foals born without overjets can develop them within the first few months of life.
10 Resources for Feeding the Easy Keeper on TheHorse.com
Feeding and managing horses that gain weight easily can become a challenge. Learn about ration balancers and how to craft a diet for the easy keeper with these free resources.
Product Review: Triple Crown 30% Balancer
Using a ration balancer to feed a mixed herd saves time for this horse owner.
Take-Homes From Veterinarian Roundtable on Bisphosphonate Use in Horses
One manufacturer organized a roundtable of English and Western sport horse practitioners to evaluate their use of bisphosphonates.
What’s Causing Lateral Resistance in My Quarter Horse?
A horse appears healthy and sidepasses well to the right, but not to the left. Could he be in pain? A sports medicine practitioner shares his thoughts.
