Latest News – The Horse
9 People Indicted in Illegal Texas Horse Racing Ring Case
Officials say unsanctioned “bush tracks” like this one contribute to the spread of EIA and piroplasmosis in U.S. horse populations.
Washington Horse Confirmed to Have Equine Influenza
Ten additional horses in Whatcom County have been exposed.
Horse Stall Floor Setups
Learn how to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience in this free report.
Study: Increased Rider Weight Doesn’t Significantly Impact Horses
While adding up to 25% more rider weight didn’t negatively affect the horses in this study, researchers cautioned that it could in the long run.
8 Horses Released From Remington Park EHV-1 Quarantine
Twenty-one horses remain in quarantine for equine herpesvirus-1 at the Oklahoma racetrack.
What Is Equine Coronavirus?
Learn about this highly contagious virus, how it spreads between horses, why it’s important to diagnose, ways to minimize chances of infection, and how to diagnose and treat the disease.
Help! My Horse Is Losing Weight on a Ration Balancer
An Appendix Quarter Horse is unable to maintain his weight on a ration balancer and hay, so our nutritionist makes recommendations for increasing his calorie consumption.
Designing Your Horse’s Diet
Developing your horse’s ration involves more than just tossing together nutrients. Follow this step-by-step approach to balance your horse’s diet.
Formidable Frostbite
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
Why Does a Horse Lie Down?
Find out about equine sleep patterns from an equine behavior expert, and learn how to tell if the amount of time your horse spends lying down is normal.
Researcher: Horses Are “Emotional Sponges”
A group of Welsh mares with limited past human interactions exhibited signs of stress and relaxation in response to respective “angry” and “joyful” human facial expressions and sounds.
Your Horse-Related New Year’s Resolutions Guide
Ready to ride more? Do you want to improve your horse’s health? Find out how to make your resolutions stick.
Early Stage Equine OA: Vets Consider 2.5% Polyacrylamide Gel Treatment
Researcher: Horses with osteoarthritis could one day benefit from a preventive approach using PAAG.
Remington Park EHV: 29 Horses Released From Quarantine
Thirty horses remain under quarantine due to an equine herpesvirus outbreak at the Oklahoma racetrack.
North Dakota Horse Confirmed With EHV-1
Of 150 horses exposed, one has died, one is confirmed positive, and two are affected but unconfirmed.
Why Are Performance Horse Feed Servings So Big?
A horse owner doesn’t think her horse needs the manufacturer’s daily recommended serving of performance feed. Our equine nutritionist recommends a balanced approach to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
