Latest News – The Horse
Helping Horses Handle the Heat
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Tokyo Olympics: U.S. Show Jumping Wins Team Silver
Sweden secured the gold in a jump-off between the two countries.
WNV Confirmed in Two Washington Counties
Two horses are deceased and one is recovering.
California Gelding Confirmed With WNV
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine West Nile virus case in 2021.
WNV Confirmed in Oklahoma Horse
The horse experienced signs that included alternately increasing and decreasing rear-limb stiffness with a wide-based stance.
Study: Horses Might Not Use Shade, But They Need the Option
Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.
The Island Horse Life
Island horses have the same health and welfare needs as any horse, but where they live presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for their owners and veterinarians.
Functional Nutrition Supports Horses Under Stress
Targeted nutrition can sustain performance horses’ gut and cellular health during the stress of travel and competition.
Creating Olympic-Worthy Equestrian Arena Surfaces
High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
FEI Update on Cian O’Connor’s Horse Kilkenny
The Irish show jumping horse developed a nosebleed while on course and has been withdrawn from further competition.
Gelding at California EHV Hot Spot Displays Fever
In addition, two confirmed positive horses at the index case’s home premises have received their first negative tests.
‘That’s a Horse!’: Horses Recognize Horse Faces in Photos
An Italian study shows horses know horse faces in photos, but not faces of other animals. The finding reveals information about how horses see 2D images.
New California Veterinary Emergency Team Formed
Administered by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will support and train a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.
Use Caution When Giving Horses Bute, Omeprazole Together
A study found omeprazole protected horses against phenylbutazone-induced equine glandular gastric disease but might exacerbate phenylbutazone-induced intestinal disease.
Shoes For (Equine) Olympic Athletes
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
Colorado Horse Diagnosed With WNV
This case in Weld County marks the state’s first confirmed West Nile virus case in 2021.
