Latest News – The Horse
Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Georgia Horse Confirmed Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Sumter County.
Maryland Buggy Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in St. Mary’s County.
Alberta Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse is located in Foothills No. 31.
Hydroponic Fodder for Horses
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of adding hydroponic fodder to a horse’s diet.
Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
Fall Vaccines for Horses
Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.
Practical Ways to Manage Easy-Keeping Horses
Learn tips and tricks for navigating the difficulties of managing overweight horses in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2025 issue.
3 Utah Horses Test Positive for WNV
The cases are located in San Juan, Summit, and Tooele counties.
Oklahoma Colt Tests Positive for EIA
A yearling Quarter Horse in Garvin County was euthanized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia.
Illinois Arabian Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The gelding lives in Madison County but was purchased from a different facility at the end of August.
Unvaccinated Michigan Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lived in Mecosta County and was euthanized.
Fall Colic Prevention for Horses
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Warmblood Gelding Tests Positive for WNV in Kansas
The warmblood gelding in Johnson County tested positive for West Nile virus on Sept. 30.
Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Equine Drug Testing During Prepurchase Exams
Dr. Wendy Krebs explains why your veterinarian should test a horse for sedatives and NSAIDs during the prepurchase exam.
