Latest News – The Horse
Strangles Affects Wyoming Boarding Facility
Five horses tested positive, and the Fremont County facility is under voluntary quarantine.
Tips for Maintaining Your Horse’s Weight This Winter
Learn about the importance of hydration, fiber, and caloric intake during the winter months.
Nutrition for Equine Joint Health
A veterinarian recommends starting with a forage-based diet for optimal equine joint health.
Older Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Minimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country
The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.
UK Builds Education Center for Aged Horse Care Research
Construction for the Linda Mars Aged Horse Care and Education Facility is underway at the University of Kentucky.
Equine Joint Health
Find out how to keep your horse’s joints feeling and moving their best in our podcast. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
PET Scan Might Predict Equine Fetlock Injuries
Researchers set out to learn if PET scans could predict and therefore help prevent potential catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
New Chief Executive of The Donkey Sanctuary
Marianne Steele was announced as the new chief executive of The Donkey Sanctuary.
How To Apply a Standing Wrap on a Horse
A veterinarian demonstrates how to use a standing wrap to protect and prevent injury on your horse’s legs.
14th California Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The Sacramento County mare tested positive after starting to show acute neurologic signs on Sept. 28.
13th Equine WNV Case in California
The Tehama County horse is recovering.
Two Horses Test Positive for Strangles in Wisconsin
The mares reside in Walworth and Dane counties.
Wisconsin Horse Tests Positive for EIV
The 17-month-old Saddlebred colt is currently alive.
Saddlebred Tests Positive for EHV in Wisconsin
22 horses were exposed at the Marquette County boarding facility.
California Horse Euthanized Due to EHM
The gelding resided in Los Angeles County, and 45 horses are under official quarantine.
