Latest News – The Horse
NW Equine Performance’s Smoke Inhalation Recommendations
An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.
California Confirms Its 11th Equine WNV Case
Seven of the state’s 11 equine West Nile virus cases in 2020 have occurred in unvaccinated horses.
Sesamoid Injuries in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
Horse Time 2020 Contest: Editors’ Picks
Readers submitted photos showing how they haven’t let 2020 or the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of quality time spent with their horses.
Keeping Equine Preventive Care Organized
Here’s how farm managers responsible for large numbers of horses can ensure they stay up to date on vaccines, deworming, and more.
Maryland Horse Euthanized Due to Rabies
Health departments in multiple Virginia and Maryland counties are tracing humans and horses that were potentially exposed.
Five More Michigan Horses Test Positive for EEE
The state’s tally of equines confirmed with EEE now numbers 18.
Florida Horse Contracts WNV
The case is the state’s eighth equine West Nile virus case for 2020.
10 Barn Fire and Wildfire Resources from TheHorse.com
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Bringing Your Horse Home
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
Building a Vet-Approved Horse Barn
Attention to small design details can make barns safer and more comfortable for you and your horse, along with improving chore efficiency. Download this free report for tips on constructing or retrofitting your barn to optimize horse health and reduce accidents and injury.
Build Your Own Permanent Mounting Block
Using a mounting block is better for your horse’s body and helpful if you have physical issues that make mounting difficult. Here are plans for how to build a sturdy mounting block that will serve you for years.
Product Review: Triple Crown Senior
A picky 4-year-old OTTB in transition didn’t like to eat much until our digital managing editor tried feeding her Triple Crown Senior.
Washington Waives Import Paperwork for Evacuating Horses
The state is not requiring health certificates or Coggins tests for horses evacuating from neighboring Oregon due to wildfire. The Washington State Veterinarian is recommending strict biosecurity measures for out-of-state horses during this emergency.
Oregon: Unprecedented Wildfires Force Equine Evacuations
Horsemen and women in the state scrambled to evacuate as emergency facilities quickly reached capacity by Tuesday.
A Window Into Your Horse’s Sole
Does your horse have thin soles? Here’s how to manage his feet to help keep him sound.
