Latest News – The Horse
Georgia Barn Fire Claims 18 Horses
Eighteen horses were killed in a barn fire at Brookwood Equestrian Center in Oconee County, Ga.
Is it PPID or EMS? Diagnosing Equine Endocrine Disease
Dr. Dianne McFarlane compares pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and equine metabolic syndrome.
Equine Colic Risk Factors
Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.
U.S. Olympic Eventer Biko Dies at 30
The 17.3-hand former mount of U.S. equestrian Karen O’Conner was euthanized earlier this week. He was 30.
Readers Share Winter Horse Care Tips
Horse owners from across the country share their winter horse care tips.
Caring for Miniature Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones provides information about caring for Miniature Horses and different health problems that can affect the pint-sized breed.
Mid-Atlantic States Move Forward With Racehorse Drug Reform
Industry stakeholders met Jan. 30 for an update on adoption of uniform medication and drug testing rules.
Jackson to Serve Jail Time for Stealing SAU Horses
Jackson was sentenced to serve 42 months in prison in Oklahoma and 7 months probation.
Top Equine Medicine Studies of 2013
Carol Clark, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, shares her picks for the top equine medicine studies of 2013.
Denver Broncos’ Equine Mascot Thunder Takes Manhattan
Thunder and his rider Ann Judge-Wegener appearances on the “Today Show” and “FOX & Friends” on Jan. 31.
Clinicians Test New Way to Diagnose Equine Eye Problems
Corneal confocal microscopy can help veterinarians identify microscopic foreign objects in horses’ eyes.
Horses That Are Bonded
I’ve read that uneven numbers aren’t good due to pair bonding. Is this true?
Horse Processing Advocate Sue Wallis Dies in Wyoming
Sue Wallis, who made headlines as a vocal proponent of U.S. horse processing, died Tuesday. She was 56.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome: What We Know, Where We’re Headed
Vets have made great strides in EMS diagnosis and management, but there’s still much work to be done.
An Introduction to Basic Horse Gaits
Horses are athletic animals designed for movement. Find out more about the most basic equine gaits.
Rain Rot in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Practicing good hygiene and reducing environmental risk factors can help keep a horse from getting rain rot.
