Latest News – The Horse
Forage-Only Diet for Performance Horses Evaluated
Recent study results suggest that forage-only diets could hold benefits for performance horses.
Budget Barn Design
See how one owner designed and built frugally without compromising on aspects supporting horse health.
The Conservative Approach for Healing Horses
Many veterinarians recommend R&R and controlled exercise to heal tendon and ligament injuries.
Cost-Efficient Feeding
Forage analysis and judicial use of concentrates and supplements can help you get the most bang for your buck
Caring for Long Ears
Donkeys and mules have a reputation for being hardier than horses, but they require the same basic care.
Euthanasia and What Comes Next
Electing to euthanize is a difficult part of horse ownership, and the hard decisions don’t stop there.
How Much Does a Horse Cost?
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
Keeping Horses Healthy and Sound During Transport
Traveling with horses places them at risk for exposure to contagious disease, stress, and physical injury. Whether you’re transporting horses for sale or recreation, long distance or short, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy.
It’s Been Fun
Horses and the Law was launched three years ago with one main objective in mind: to make complicated legal issues that affect the horse industry
Otis Out of Eventing Competition for Team USA
Boyd Martin’s mount, Otis Barbotiere, was “spun” (withdrawn in the holding box) during the second horse inspection of the 2012 Olympic eventing competition, pre-show-jumping. After
Germans Clinch Double Gold in Olympic Eventing
Team Germany claimed both the team and individual gold medals in London today.
Weaning Stress Horse Course Archived
Amanda Adams, PhD, gave an overview of weaning stressors and how to keep foals healthy during the transition.
California Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2012
The 2-year-old unvaccinated filly began displaying severe neurologic signs was euthanized.
Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup
Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year’s Tevis Cup endurance ride.
Diagnosing and Managing Tetanus and Botulism in Horses
Vaccination reduces horses’ risk of contracting tetanus and botulism, two often-fatal diseases.
A Slippery Slope to the Top on Cross-Country at Olympic Eventing Competition
London Olympics cross-country course designer Sue Benson’s track was every bit as twisty, turny, hilly, and tight as she’d predicted. Of the 74 starters, nine
