Latest News – The Horse

Blakeley and LLC Pyros Choice Win the 2022 Tevis Cup
Gabriela Blakeley and her 13-year-old Arabian gelding won the Western States Trail Ride’s 66th edition.

Feeding Horses for Performance
Equine athletes have nutritional needs specific to their discipline, workload, and lifestyle. Here’s a closer look at the subtleties of performance horse diets.

What Medications Are Safe for Mares?
Giving medications to pregnant mares is never without risk and should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.

Feeding Horses During Import From Europe
Learn about the importation process and how your horse will eat during quarantine before entering the United States.

West Nile Virus in California
The Kern County horse marks California’s first confirmed case of WNV in 2022.

Florida Horse Positive for Strangles
The Quarter Horse marks the 37th case of strangles in Florida in 2022.

Two EIA Cases in Canada
Horses tested positive in Prince Albert No. 461, Saskatchewan, and Northern Sunrise County, Alberta.

Florida Horse Positive for EEE
The Miniature Horse that tested positive for EEE has been euthanized.

My Horse Has Diarrhea and Won’t Eat—Now What?
Discover why supportive care and dietary management are paramount for positive outcomes in acute colitis cases.

Managing Your Horse’s Allergies
Learn to keep your allergy-prone horse comfortable in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Fluid Therapy: A Life-Saving Measure
Learn how fluid therapy enhances horses’ recovery from life-threatening diseases by correcting dehydration and shock.

Ohio Horse Positive for EHV
The affected horse resides in Medina County.

Glandular Ulcers Might Be Linked to Long-Retained Food in Stomach
Researchers found high concentrations of Sarcina, a bacterium associated with poor gastric emptying, in horses’ glandular lesions.

How To Help Your Horse Lose Weight
A careful approach to nutrition and exercise can help you keep your horse at an ideal weight.

Two Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
State officials reported the positive cases in Fort Bend and Parker counties.