Latest News – The Horse
Study: Not All Working Equids Suffer Serious Welfare Issues
Researchers found that in Chile, the horses belonging to even the poorest individuals often led good and healthy lives.
Study: Age Affects Equine Glucose, Insulin Responses
Older horses tended to have higher insulin secretory responses to glucose compared to adult horses, researchers found.
Florida Woman Gets Visitation With Horse in DUI Case
Donna Byrne, charged with DUI for riding her horse while intoxicated, was granted supervised visits with the animal.
Final Agreement Protects Salt River Horses
The state of Arizona and the U.S. Forest Service have finalized their agreement to protect the Salt River horse herd.
Poll Recap: Cold-Weather Colic
Of the 186 respondents, 43 (23%) said their horses colic more frequently during the winter than other times of the year.
What’s Behind Horses’ White Spots?
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
TheHorse.com’s Top Podcasts of 2017
Listen to audio features on equine learning, behavior, dentistry, metabolic syndrome, parasites, and more.
Senior Feeds and the Unthrifty Horse
I used a senior equine feed to help my hard keeper gain weight. Now, should I switch him to a low-NSC product?
Does Low-Starch Horse Feed Equal Low-Calorie?
Find out why a horse might gain weight when switched to a feed marketed as “low-starch.”
TheHorse.com’s Top Infographics of 2017
Find information on stress in horses, skin conditions, conditioning, metabolic syndrome, serum amyloid A, and more.
TheHorse.com’s Top Slideshows of 2017
Learn about horse coat colors, skin conditions, pasture weeds, parasites, horse properties, and more.
How Season Impacts Horses’ Insulin Secretion, Metabolism
Horses secrete more insulin during winter, which could pose problems for some pregnant mares, researchers say.
BLM Concludes Nevada Wild Burro Gather
The BLM gathered 117 wild burros from private lands northwest of Pahrump due to public safety concerns.
University of Melbourne Buys Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital
The university hopes to enhance vet students’ clinical equine medicine, surgery, and reproduction experiences.
TCA to Honor Dan Rosenberg, Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare
The awards will be presented at the TCA’s annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration on Jan. 7, 2018.
Barn Fire Claims Two Dozen Horses
Connecticut fire authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that killed 24 horses at Folly Farm, near Hartford.
