Latest News – The Horse

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.

Old Friends Hosts Field Day, Highlights Pasture Improvements
Last year Old Friends developed and implemented plans for improving all the paddocks on the farm.

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.

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.
The Horse Launches New Program for College Students
Through the Schoolmasters program, students will receive complimentary digital access to The Horse while enrolled at partner schools.

Tennessee Piroplasmosis: 19 Horses Now Confirmed Positive
All the positive cases are connected to two locations in Rutherford County and Bedford County.

When is a Young Horse Ready to Ride?
I’m worried about putting too much stress on my 3-year-old’s body. When is it safe to ride her on a regular basis?
GoFundMe Page Benefits Louisiana Animal Shelters
Contributions will be used to provide supplies and equipment necessary to care for horses and other animals.
Several Horses Found Deceased at Pickens’ Sanctuary
While an investigation continues, Madeleine Pickens is offering a $100,000 reward in connection with the incident.

10 Early Warning Signs of Laminitis
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.



