Latest News – The Horse
Equine Network Launches Foundation
Equine Network officially announced the establishment of the nonprofit organization, Equine Network Foundation, which supports equine welfare.
Purina Animal Nutrition Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Scholarships are open to undergraduates and high-school seniors with experience in animal agriculture.
Elite Dressage Horse Head-and-Neck Angles Associated With Scores
Higher-ranking international dressage riders were more likely to ride horses behind the vertical in warmup and competition, and mounts showed more conflict behaviors.
The Many Faces of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Discover which horses and ponies have a higher genetic risk for EMS and how to manage them in the Spring 2024 issue of The Horse.
Close Contact: Kissing Spines in Horses
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.
Figuring Out Limb Fractures in Horses
Learn about the types of fractures and how veterinarians handle them.
Deciphering Multilimb Lameness in Horses
Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Maryland Horse Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Prince George’s County.
3 Michigan Horses Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Ottawa County, where 31 horses are exposed.
Preparing Your Horse for Spring
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Rationing Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems
Sourcing lower energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Washington Boarding Facility
The case is located in Spokane County.
3 Tennessee Horses With EHV Euthanized
The horses lived at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.
Ohio Mare Positive for EHV-1
The horse lived in Geauga County and was euthanized.
Promoting Gut Health in Foals
Supporting your new foal’s gut microbiome from Day 1 can have a lasting impact on his lifelong health and immunity.
10 Plants and Chemicals That Are Toxic to Horses
Learn about 10 common plants, chemicals, organisms, and toxins your horse should never eat.