Latest News – The Horse
Incompatible Horses: Bickering Minis
Do your have any recommendations on how to handle two incompatible Miniature Horses?
Racehorse Paynter to Stand at WinStar
Paynter recovered from a life-threatening illness a year ago before successfully returning to the racetrack.
Caring for Cutting Horses … Er, Ponies
In 2012 editor-in-chief Stephanie Church started an editorial tradition: Once a year our four-strong team of dressage/eventing/hunter/jumper riders takes a horsey field trip to try
Maintaining Horse Health Records: Keep Notes on Everything!
Records can reveal health patterns, provide clues for health concerns, and keep wellness programs on track.
Suspect Sought in N.D. Horse Dragging
Authorities hope the public can help find whoever is responsible for the dragging death of a Shetland Pony.
Planting Native Plants in the Fall
Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants on your horse property.
Watch for Summer Sores in Horses
Persistent summer sores are extremely bothersome, slow to heal, and can prevent horses from training.
AAEP On Call Vets to Support 2013 Breeders’ Cup Races
AAEP On Call veterinarians will provide horse health information during the Breeders’ Cup races.
What are Third Trochanter Fractures in Horses?
Researchers say third trochanter fractures probably aren’t career ending and generally heal without surgery.
Equine Vaccine Tips and Strategies
One of the most important things you can do to maintain health is have your animal vaccinated.
One Spooky Trail to Ride!
Profile Rock, at Freetown-Fall River State Forest Photo: Wikimedia Commons For my thrill-seeking trail riders, here’s a spooky, haunted forest to add to your horse-adventure
Making Great Strides
The Animal Health Trust orthopedics team performs cutting-edge research of equine anatomy and function.
Rutgers Presents Event Featuring Dr. Ray Geor
Geor’s lecture will focus on obesity, insulin resistance, and how these conditions relate to laminitis.
Dressage Champion Bonfire Dies at 30
Bonfire was euthanized Monday (Oct. 28) due to complications from Cushing’s disease and laminitis.
Poll Recap: Hay Feeder Options
Of the 1,473 voters, 684 (46%) said that they feed their horses hay on the ground or do not use a hay feeder.
Horses’ Shade Preferences Evaluated
Researchers sought to investigate horses’ preferences when it comes to standing in shade or in the sun.
