Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Examining Effects of Indoor Arenas on Horse, Human Health
Researchers are asking horse owners, managers, and riders to complete a survey about air quality, conditions, arena footing, and associated health outcomes in horses and humans.
Morris Animal Foundation Funds New Horse Health Studies
The studies will focus on preventing and treating numerous health challenges including foal pneumonia, laminitis, and septicemia.
New Forum Gathers Equine Behavior and Welfare Thought Leaders
Get a glimpse into the inaugural Progressive Equine Behavior & Training Forum, only on TheHorse.com!
Drought Blamed for Navajo Nation Feral Horse Deaths
The remains of 191 horses were discovered thigh- to neck-deep in mud alongside a stock pond on land in the Cameron Chapter.
AAEP On Call Program to Serve 2018 Kentucky Oaks, Derby Telecasts
Dr. Keith Latson will assist NBC Sports with horse-health information during the May 4 and 5 live racing telecasts.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Senior Horse Respiratory Health
While every horse needs quality air to breathe, senior horses are particularly at risk for respiratory diseases.
Study: Horses Prefer Food Rewards to Verbal Praise
The researchers said owners shouldn’t stop using verbal praise, but they recommended adding a treat or food reward to help motivate horses to learn.
Horses Can Differentiate Dominant, Submissive Human Postures
At this stage researchers can’t say whether one position is better or worse, however. That’s especially true when it comes to training, they said.
Study: Even Healthy Old Horses Have Increased Insulin Responses
This suggests old horses need an appropriate diet and management plan to help minimize the risks associated with insulin dysregulation, such as laminitis.
Michigan Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses
Ten horses–including four foals–died in the Ionia County blaze.
Reduce Endocrinopathic Laminitis Likelihood With Nutrition, Medications
Consider these dietary changes to help reduce the laminitis risk and discuss with your veterinarian whether certain medications could help your horse.
South Dakota Confirms EHM Case in Brookings
The affected 19-year-old Quarter Horse mare belongs to a college rodeo participant and recently traveled to events in the Great Plains Region.
EHV-1 has Horse Owners on High Alert
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health offers equine biosecurity tips for owners traveling with their horses.
Public Invited to Tour Fallon Wild Horse Corral
The BLM will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral, in Fallon, Nevada, on May 11.
Carbon County, Wyoming, Horse Diagnosed With EHM
The horse diagnosed with EHM attended high school rodeos in Laramie on April 7 and 8 and Rock Springs on April 14 and 15.
UHVRC Provides 3,500 Vaccines to Horses in Need
Since its inception, the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) has delivered more than 28,000 doses of core vaccines.
