Latest News – The Horse
Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Equine Orthobiologics
Dr. Katie Ellis describes how equine veterinarians select orthobiologics to treat osteoarthritis in horses, and the pros and cons of using each type.
5 Management Changes for Horses With Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Horses with EMS are often overweight or obese and also at an increased risk of developing laminitis. Implement these 5 strategies to manage your EMS horse more effectively.
Preparing Your Horse for Spring
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies in Foals
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
6 Strangles Cases Confirmed in New York Boarding Facility
The cases are located in Warren County.
Florida Gelding Contracts Rabies
The horse lived in Miami-Dade County.
Why Do Horses Buck?
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Troubleshooting Horse Trailer Loading: One Step at a Time
Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.
Exercise-Induced Bone Remodeling in Horses
Bone remodeling in horses can heal the bone back to its original strength.
Florida Warmblood Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Volusia County.
2 Mustang Weanlings Test Positive for Strangles and EHV-4
The weanlings were part of a group that shipped from a feedlot in Arizona to homes in Michigan, Virginia, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania.
Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Pain in Horses
Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.
Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
