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Lesson Horse Facial Expressions and Welfare
A group of riding lesson horses showed subtle facial cues before and after rides, suggesting possible emotional or physical stress regardless of rider skill level.
Can Groundwork Help Horses With Osteoarthritis?
Keeping horses with arthritis moving can support joint mobility and long-term comfort. One expert shares some exercises to try.
Wyoming Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse diagnosed with West Nile virus lives in Johnson County.
Ohio Yearling Tests Positive for EHV
The horse tested positive for the respiratory form of equine herpesvirus and lives at a boarding facility in Cutler County.
Colorado Standardbred Dies After Contracting WNV
The 6-year-old Standardbred tested positive for West Nile virus and lived in Las Animas County.
Michigan Mare Tests Positive for EHV
The mare lives at a boarding facility in Alger County.
Metabolic Problems and Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Dr. Howland Mansfield answers a listener question about the connection between equine metabolic problems, such as PPID, and hind-limb lameness.
Addressing Dental Issues in Horses
Learn why an annual veterinary dental examination is the foundation for good oral hygiene.
How Can I Get My Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Consume Enough Calories?
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Indiana Horse Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Whitley County.
Horse Arena Footing Facts
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Find out what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
4 Toxic Plants Your Horse Should Not Eat
Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects.
Refeeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
What Horses With Fecal Water Syndrome Have in Common
A resident in equine internal medicine conducted a study to find out what horses with fecal water syndrome have in common. The answer? Certain management practices.
Can’t Keep a Good Mare Down
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Pierce County.
