Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Nonworking Horses
Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.
Failure of Passive Transfer
Find out why foals need passive transfer of infection-fighting antibodies from their mothers’ first milk. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.
Do I Need a Dental Exam For My Horse?
An owner’s Morgan mare might have something wrong with her teeth. A veterinarian with an interest in equine dentistry explains what to expect from the dental examination.
A Quick List to Help Prepare Your Horses for Winter
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse
Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions.
Winterizing Horses
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Feeding the Senior Horse With Dental Problems
As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.
Conditioning Horses in Fall and Winter
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Ontario Standardbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Perth County.
Can Fat Help Horses Gain Weight in Winter?
Find out how to safely feed horses fat and if it’s a good weight-gain solution.
Virginia Warmblood Suspected Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Loudoun County.
20 Things Your Horse’s Teeth are Telling You
Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.
Michigan Yearling Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Gratiot County.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Florida Boarding Facility
The case is located in Sarasota County.
Horse Hoof Capsule Conditions
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, thrush, and more. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2024 issue!
Detecting Stress Fractures to Save Horses’ Lives
The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs.
