Latest News – The Horse
Florida Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Pasco County.
Unvaccinated Colorado Mare Tests Positive for WNV
The mare lives in Weld County.
New Jersey Gelding Tests Positive for EEE
One horse in Burlington County, New Jersey, was euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis.
Kentucky Mare Dies After Contracting WNV
The unvaccinated mare lived in Christian County and tested positive for West Nile virus.
Preventing Thrush Before It Starts This Fall and Winter
Thrush in horses stems from environment, hoof conformation, and care. Here’s how to prevent it year-round.
Kentucky Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Woodford County.
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Contracts WNV
The horse lives in McCurtain County.
Tips for Correctly and Safely Fitting a Horse Blanket
Learn how to calculate your horse’s blanket size, prevent rub marks, and practice safe blanketing in this visual guide. Sponsored by Tough1.
Feeding Horses on Competition Days
An equine nutritionist offers advice for feeding horses on competition days to support energy, digestion, and performance.
2 Alberta Horses Test Positive for EIA
The equine infectious anemia cases are located in Clearwater and Athabasca counties.
Can Horses Eat Pumpkin?
Do you want a festive fall treat for your horse? Find out if pumpkin is a safe choice.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Thurston County.
What Type of Colic Is It?
Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.
Top Tips for Safe Equine Weight Loss
Can horses lose weight too fast? Does exercise or dietary restriction work better for equine weight loss? Two experts answer these questions and more.
Mare Hormones and Behavior
Dr. Carleigh Fedorka explains which mare behaviors are normal and which are cause for concern in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Unvaccinated Ontario Standardbred Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Grey County and is recovering.
