Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Equine Hindgut Health
Two experts weigh in on common equine hindgut problems and how you can manage them. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
6 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Peterborough County and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
Managing Equine Skin Problems in Wet Weather
Dr. Susan White describes common equine skin problems that might occur in wet or humid weather and how you can manage them.
What Do Researchers Know About the Equine Hindgut?
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
Heat in a Compensating Limb
An off-track Thoroughbred with a mild suspensory strain has heat in the opposing hock. Could this mean he’s compensating for the suspensory injury?
Treating Rain Rot in Horses That Live Outside
An equine dermatology expert describes what causes rain rot in horses and how you can prevent and manage it in horses on full-time turnout.
Florida Mare Tests Positive for EEE
The mare lived in Jackson County and was euthanized.
Health Care for Western Performance Horses
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Keeping the Horse’s Hindgut Happy
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
Making a Nutrition Plan for a Performance Horse
A nutritionist explains how meeting your sport horse’s dietary needs can help keep him healthy and performing his best.
How Much Food and Water Do My Horses Need if I Evacuate?
Remember these tips on leaving food and water for horses should you need to evacuate without them during a disaster.
Horses Sans Shoes: The Facts on Bare Feet
Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.
2 Strangles Cases Confirmed at Washington Boarding Facility
The affected horses live in Spokane County.
EHV-1 Case Confirmed at HITS Saugerties
All exposed horses have been quarantined and are being carefully monitored.
Supplementing Selenium
When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Second Florida Pony Tests Positive for CEM
The pony stallion lives in Orange County.
