Latest News – The Horse
Ontario Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a training facility in Wellington.
2 Texas Horses Euthanized After Testing Positive for EIA
The horses lived in Harris and Milam counties.
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.
The Equine Lameness Exam Workup Explained
From palpation to nerve blocks, get an inside look at today’s lameness exam in horses in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Renowned Equine Practitioner Duncan Peters to be Inducted Into the IHSA Hall of Fame
Dr. Duncan Peters, who earned the first ever Cacchione Cup trophy, will be inducted into the IHSA hall of fame in May.
AAEP Publishes Field Diagnostic Guidelines for Equine Infectious Abortion
The guidelines are designed to assist practitioners with their diagnostic approach to equine abortion cases of unknown etiology.
4 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Endocrinopathic Laminitis
Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.
Case Study: Podotrochlosis
Meet Beau and follow the 8-year-old Quarter Horse’s journey from subtle lameness to return to performance.
A Foal’s First 24 Hours of Life
The first 24 hours of a foal’s life bring crucial events and milestones that dictate his health and viability. Learn what to expect, when to intervene, and how to involve your veterinarian in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
5 Questions That Explain PPID
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction is one of the most common conditions in older horses—and one of the most treatable. Here’s what you need to know.
How Should I Feed a Performance Horse That Has EMS?
Careful dietary management helps horses with EMS stay in work while reducing laminitis risk.
How to Test Horse Hay Moisture Levels
Moisture meters can help you determine when to bale and store your horses’ hay and can protect against barn or storage building fires.
Kansas Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Ellis County.
Feeding Horses on a Budget
Selecting the right forage and concentrate for your horse and reassessing supplements can help reduce feed costs.
Does My Horse Need a Ration Balancer or Vitamin/Mineral Supplement?
The correct choice depends on a horse’s diet, workload, and overall nutritional picture. Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Michigan Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The gelding lives in Marquette County.
