Latest News – The Horse
Horse Longeing Do’s and Don’ts
Experts share 15 tips for keeping you and your horse safe at both ends of the longe line. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
How to Help the Not-So-Ideal Hoof
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
Smart Strategies for Winter Horsekeeping
These horsekeeping tips can help keep your farm running smoothly and horses healthy when winter weather arrives. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Bad Behavior, or Is Something Else Going On With Your Horse?
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
Colic in Pregnant Mares
Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic. Learn more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Florida Filly Positive for WNV
The filly lives in Hernando County.
Quebec Horse Positive for Influenza
The horse lives in Région Gatineau.
2 Indiana Mares Test Positive for Influenza
The cases are located in Adams County.
Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for Preventive Joint Care
Dr. Jennifer Feiner Groon explains how veterinarians might use 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel to prevent and treat equine osteoarthritis in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
Alfalfa or Grass Hay: Which Is Better for Winter Warmth?
One equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
The Skinny on Slow Feeders for Horses
Read the pros, cons, and surprising facts about slow feeders, including haynets, haybags, and hayboxes.
Florida Paso Fino Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Marion County.
2 Ontario Horses Positive for Equine Influenza
The horses live in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Lanark County.
Michigan Quarter Horse Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Van Buren County.
49 CEM Cases Confirmed in Florida
The cases are located in Orange County.
Managing Your Horse’s Weight Through Thick and Thin
Learn how to provide your horse with proper nutrition whether he’s under- or overweight. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
