Latest News – The Horse
Will Coaxing a Nervous Horse Reinforce Her Nervous Behavior?
Some people believe scratching a tense horse will reinforce her fearful behavior. Read what an equine behavior expert says.
US Equestrian Releases New Guidance for Cetirizine and Methocarbamol
Effective immediately, cetirizine will become a permitted substance in USEF-licensed competition. The USEF also updated its methocarbamol restrictions.
Unvaccinated California Horse Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in San Joaquin County.
Michigan Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Alger County, where 12 horses have been exposed.
Can’t Keep a Good Mare Down
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing.
Haflinger Mare Tests Positive for EIA in Minnesota
The mare lives in Benton County and was purchased from a riding camp herd dispersal in February.
2 Potomac Horse Fever Cases Confirmed at Wisconsin Boarding Facility
The cases are located in Green County.
2 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Dunn and Portage counties.
Strangles Case Confirmed in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Nine horses have been exposed.
Improving Laminitis Outcomes With Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Early recognition and identification of the underlying cause give veterinarians the best opportunity to improve outcomes for horses with laminitis.
The Never-Ending Hoof Abscess
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
Nebraska Horse Tests Positive for Strangles and Influenza
The horse is located in Lancaster County.
Are Hoof Boots Right for Your Horse?
A detailed guide on whether hoof boots are suitable for your horse, covering reasons for use, selection, fitting, maintenance, and potential issues.
How to Prevent Laminitis in Horses
Early metabolic screening, low-sugar diets, and targeted medication can help protect at-risk horses from laminitis before lamellar damage within the hoof begins.
Free-Feeding Hay: When Will My Horse Slow Down?
A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
2 New Colorado Equine Facilities Quarantined for Presumptive Vesicular Stomatitis
The facilities are located in Archuleta and Montezuma counties.
