Latest News – The Horse

Study: Bit-Related Lesions Found in 52% of Eventing Horses
Finnish researchers found more horses with bit-related lesions than without—and most of the riders had no idea.

San Bernardino County EHM Quarantine Released
No additional cases have been confirmed for 14 days.

EHM Quarantine Lifted in California
The Sonoma County boarding facility has had no further cases in 14 days.

Hoof Supplement or Ration Balancer: Which Does My Horse Need?
Our nutritionist helps resolve a debate between friends about whether a horse with poor hoof quality would benefit from a hoof supplement or a properly portioned ration balancer.

Washington Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
The horse’s Whatcom County boarding facility is under voluntary quarantine.

Wearable Helmet Tech Could Improve Horseback Rider Safety
A new sensor cap designed just for helmet wearers is giving feedback that could not only improve fit but also lead to better diagnostics and treatment when riders fall.

California Enacts EHM Quarantine
Other horses were potentially exposed at two events.

Managing Bone Lesions in the Stifle With an Absorbable Implant
Researchers investigated how the novel surgical technique improved lameness and radiographic appearance in subchondral cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle.

Lower Back Anatomy, Growth Plate Closure in Quarter Horses
Researchers used CT scan and microscopic exam to characterize anatomical findings of the lumbosacral spine and document any damage or disease.

Seven More EHM Cases at Maryland’s Laurel Park Racetrack
The original hold order has been reset.

Ontario Horse Dies From EHM
The case marks the province’s fifth confirmed case of EHV-1 resulting in EHM.

EI Confirmed in Two Horses at Oregon Private Facility
Two additional horses are suspected to have equine influenza, and four additional horses were exposed.

Small Strongyle Resistance To Last Effective Dewormer Class
Research shows resistance among cyathostomins (small strongyles) to the three main groups of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) drugs commonly used to deworm horses.

Does Your Horse Have Insulin Dysregulation?
Insulin dysregulation can cause abnormally high levels of insulin and sometimes glucose to circulate in the bloodstream, putting a horse at risk of regional adiposity, obesity, and/or laminitis. Learn more in our visual guide.

Clinical Indicators for Tieback Surgery in Horses
Consider doing tiebacks in horses where the problem is or will be performance-limiting.

Mare Gestation Calculator
Are you wondering when your pregnant mare will foal? Use our Mare Gestation Calculator to estimate her foaling date!