Latest News – The Horse
University of Melbourne Vets Aim to Improve Racehorse Safety
Researchers hope to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track.
How to Protect Your Horse from West Nile Virus Infection
Late summer is peak transmission season for West Nile, and equine case numbers are rising in many regions.
Why Freeze Stallion Semen?
There are other reasons for freezing a stallion’s semen besides export or transport.
Forest Service Offers Wild Horse Gather Operation Viewing
The Modoc National Forest office will conduct a wild horse gather from private and tribal lands between Sept. 6 and 16.
NYSGC to Host Retired Racehorse Meeting on Aug. 30
The public meeting is part of the commission’s efforts to drive attention and resources to racehorse retirement.
Carter Receives AVMA Veterinary Congress Prize
Dr. Craig Carter received the AVMA International Veterinary Congress Prize for his work in veterinary public health.
What We’re Learning About Senior Horses
Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.
Launches New Program for College Students
Students can receive complimentary digital access to The Horse while enrolled at partner schools.
Managing the Fearful and Anxious Horse
Do you feel unsafe with your horse when you’re on the ground or riding? Our behavior and vet experts are here to help!
Maryland Owners Urged to Keep Horses’ Vaccinations Updated
Preventing disease is less expensive than treating it, so officials are encouraging horse owners to be proactive.
10 Anxious Horse Resources on TheHorse.com
Get tips on steps you can take to help soothe your horse’s nerves and create a safer environment for everyone involved.
EIPH Research a Fundraising Priority for AAEP Foundation
Up to 68% of Thoroughbred racehorses have evidence of EIPH post-exercise.
Utah Confirms First Equine WNV Cases of 2016
Both cases were confirmed in unvaccinated horses from Uintah County.
Behind the Scenes at the Rio 2016 Olympics Equestrian Events
While you watched world-class horses jump and passage on your favorite streaming device, farriers, vets, and grooms kept busy back in the barns.
Old Friends Hosts Field Day, Highlights Pasture Improvements
Last year Old Friends developed and implemented plans for improving all the paddocks on the farm.
Noseband Tightness in Competition Evaluated
Many nosebands were so tight that even the tip of the measuring gauge could not fit under at the frontal nasal plane.
