Latest News – The Horse
Check Horses’ Alfalfa Hay for Blister Beetles
Blister beetles in alfalfa can be deadly. Here’s what to watch for and how to keep your horses healthy.
Coronavirus Recovery and Leaky Gut Syndrome
A horse’s bloodwork isn’t back to normal after a bout with coronavirus. Leaky gut might be the culprit.
Study: Off-Schedule Feeding Compromises Horse Welfare
Do you scold your horses for door-kicking and pawing if you’re late to feed? Then you might not fully recognize the welfare implications of off-schedule feeding.
Cleaning Horse Blankets
How often do blankets need to be washed, and how do you clean them? Dr. Karen Waite responds.
Group Wants Retirement Policy for NYC Carriage Horses
An organization that unsuccessfully called to end New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry now wants the city to regulate where and how carriage horses retire.
10 More Remington Park Horses Released From Quarantine
Nine horses remain under quarantine for equine herpesvirus at the Oklahoma racetrack.
Saddle Tree Width: Stick to the Correct Fit for Your Horse
High-tech measurements support master saddlers’ tree width standards.
Researchers Study Predictors for Successful Wild Horse Adoptions
Many adopters of BLM Mustangs relayed they had a “strong, trusting bond” with their horses, and the animals fulfilled their expectations.
Riding Horses in the Snow
Dr. Karen Waite offers her advice on keeping your horse safe when riding in the snow.
California Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The Santa Barbara County gelding was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs.
More Horses Released From Remington Park Quarantine
Seventeen horses remain under isolation at the Oklahoma County racetrack.
Preventing Ice-Related Pasture Injuries in Horses
Dr. Karen Waite shares her personal experience with serious injuries caused by ice and how to prevent them.
Winter Blanketing Advice
Does putting a blanket or sheet on in cold weather only flatten the hair and make your horse colder? Dr. Karen Waite offers her thoughts.
Advice for Feeding Horses With Heaves
Dr. Clair Thunes gives tips for feeding asthmatic horses and ways to reduce their exposure to barn dust.
Aboveground Burial for Horses
Disposing of a horse’s body is becoming more challenging with tightening burial and landfill regulations and fewer rendering plants. Learn about an alternative solution.
Training and Care: How to Improve Our Horses’ Welfare
Sometimes we as horse people get stuck in our traditions and habits or are influenced by mythology and marketing. But is there a better way? During this live event, we’ll investigate what “good welfare” means and discover what science says about making life better for our horses.
