Latest News – The Horse
Can My Horse Read My Thoughts?
A certified equine behavior consultant addresses the seemingly telepathic relationship some of us have with our horses.
The Equine Respiratory System
The equine respiratory tract is so highly specialized for exercise that even the slightest deviation from normal can limit a horse’s athletic career.
Neurologic EHV Confirmed in Virginia Horse
Four more horses at the facility are suspected positive, and 10 more were exposed.
Canadian Horse Confirmed With EIA
CFIA has quarantined the affected horse and all potentially exposed animals.
Alberta Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
The Standardbred horses resided at an Edmonton racetrack.
Tennessee Horse Confirmed With WNV
The affected horse was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
Ohio Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse resided at a Cuyahoga County training facility when it was tested.
Should I Fatten My Horse Up Before Winter?
Learn the correct body condition score for a horse going into the cold months from equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes.
Study Connects Piaffe’s Ground Force Reaction to Balance
To better understand the piaffe and its effects on a horse’s biomechanics, researchers investigate the ground reaction forces of elite dressage horses performing the movement over pressure plates.
Best Practices for Monitoring Horses Diagnosed With PPID
One veterinarian reviews PPID research and offers recommendations for managing and treating horses with this endocrine disease.
Expert: Transport Is an Equine Welfare Issue
An Italian researcher outlines the stresses high-performance horses face during transport and what horse owners and managers can do to help.
Florida Confirms Equine WNV Case
The unvaccinated horse is the state’s fourth equine confirmed with WNV this year.
Study: Regular Trims and Shoeing Don’t Affect Horses’ Gaits
Researchers found horses on regular four- to six-week trim and shoe cycles didn’t have significant gait changes after their hoof care appointments, even on a finely measured level.
Low-Grade Laminitis in Horses
Can a horse have low-grade laminitis for several months without being detected by your farrier? Dr. Vern Dryden answers.
Dose Your Horse Like a Pro
From antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets to anti-ulcer pastes and deworming medications, we ask our horses to consume a variety of products. Read Dr. Nancy Loving’s top tips and tricks for medicating your horse.
EIA Confirmed in British Columbia Horse
The affected horse and any potentially exposed horses have been quarantined.
