Latest News – The Horse
Palpating a Horse’s Back for Soreness
Palpating your horse’s back can help you determine if he’s uncomfortable.
Registration Opens for 2022 ASPCA Right Horse Summit
The ASPCA Right Horse Summit will host leaders and innovators in the equine industry for collaboration and networking.
Florida Horse Positive for EEE
The Marion County horse marks the state’s eighth confirmed case this year.
Finding Hay in a Drought
Demand is soaring for hay among horse owners due to the drought’s effects.
Tips for Finding Horse Hay
6 tips for stocking up on winter hay for horses when it is hard to find.
Why The Allergy Increase?
Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says more testing, environmental factors, and increased pollen counts could be to blame.
Putting Together a First Aid Kit
Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.
Feeding Tevis Winners
The first and second place finishers in the 2022 Tevis Cup describe their feed strategies.
Two Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses reside in Indian River and Orange counties.
General Anesthesia for Senior Horses: What Are the Risks?
For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.
Feeding the Anaerobic Equine Athlete
How do you build a nutritional program that supports your high-intensity equine athlete? Three experts share their advice.
Why Allergic Reactions Occur
An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.
Fact Sheet: Equine Navicular Syndrome
Navicular syndrome, more accurately referred to as podotrochlosis, is a catchall phrase describing chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone and related structures. Sponsored by Dechra.
Second Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in California
The Kern County horse marks California’s second confirmed case of WNV in 2022.
Two Michigan Horses Test Positive for Strangles
Both horses reside in Washtenaw County.
Boehringer Ingelheim Requests 2022 Equine Research Award Proposals
Respiratory disease research continues to be the focus for the 12th year of the awards.
