Latest News – The Horse
Wisconsin Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Walworth County.
Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
Thirty-six horses at the Yamhill County facility have been exposed.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Ontario Boarding Facility
One horse in Dufferin County was euthanized after developing neurologic signs.
Product Review: Vitalize EQ Hyaluronex Joint Supplement for Horses
Positive results seen after using Vitalize EQ Hyaluronex Joint for the first time in a 20-year-old semiretired dressage horse.
Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Understanding Horse Aggression
What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?
What Horses are at a Higher Risk of Metabolic Problems?
Find out which horses and ponies might be at higher risk of developing metabolic problems, such as PPID and EMS.
Why Do Horses Buck?
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Understanding Classical Conditioning in Horses
Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.
Understanding the Different Types of Equine Metabolic Problems
One expert shares the differences between EMS, PPID, and ID in this podcast clip.
Study: Reducing Equine Tendon Strain Using Heel Elevation
Therapeutic heel elevation does reduce equine flexor tendon strain, but responses vary by individual horse, tendon, and degree of elevation.
Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications
Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.
Alberta Appaloosa Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Stettler County.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at Rhode Island Boarding Facility
The case is located in Washington County.
Conditioning Horses on Different Surfaces
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
2 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in Dane County.
