Latest News – The Horse

California Thoroughbred Tests Positive for EIA
Forty-three horses at the Los Angeles County facility are under quarantine.

WNV Confirmed in Wyoming Horse
The case is located in Fremont County.

Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Josephine County.

Closing the Gaps: When Forage Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Horse
Pasture and hay sometimes cannot provide all the nutrition your horse needs. Here’s where targeted ration balancers or vitamin/mineral supplements can help.

Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.

Lifelong Management of Chronic Equine Health Conditions
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option. Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.

Strangles: New Opportunities for Prevention in U.S. Horses
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.

Maryland Warmblood Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Baltimore County.

Maryland Horse Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Cecil County.

Rood & Riddle Co-Founder Dr. Tom Riddle Dies at 74
A specialist in equine reproduction, Riddle first reported the 2001 mare reproductive loss syndrome outbreak and championed Kentucky’s horse industry.

Alternatives to Soaking Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.

Feeding Horses: Tips for Feeding Easy Keepers
Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast shares her top management tips for feeding easy keeper horses in this podcast episode. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

Understanding Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis causes inflammation in tissues supporting the coffin bone in the hoof and can cause severe pain. Watch this webcast to learn what to watch for and when to call your vet.

Tennessee Horse Contracts Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Washington County.

Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Indiana and Utah
Two horses have tested positive for the disease.

4 Oregon Horses Test Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Deschutes County.

