Latest News – The Horse
Read This Before You Buy Your First Horse
Buying a horse is a lot like buying a used car. Both take research, experience, and smart buying strategies. Use this guide, developed by equine legal experts, to prepare.
Owners Reluctant to Change Asthmatic Horses’ Environments
Researchers found that owners of horses with severe asthma struggle to implement recommendations for a dust-free equine environment.
Equine Herpesvirus Quarantine Released in Washington
Horses that tested positive at the affected King County facility are now clear of the virus.
Old Horses: Diseases and Conditions
As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.
Farrier, Horse Owner Interactions Key When Managing Laminitis
A psychologist documented and assessed a holistic farrier’s complex communication skills while handling a laminitis case.
Texas County Premises Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
Zapata County now contains two confirmed positive premises.
Two New Mexico Premises Confirmed With VSV
One additional new suspect premises with vesicular stomatitis virus was also reported in the state.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed on Ontario, Canada, Racetrack
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has enacted strict control measures.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in North Dakota Horse
The Ward County horse is reported as recovering.
Equine Anesthesia Deaths ‘Remain High,’ Risk Factors Identified
Horses undergoing general anesthesia die about a thousand times more often than humans do, at a rate of around 1 to 1.5 deaths per 100 anesthetized horses. Here’s a look at why.
What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for My Horse?
A bossy gelding has ballooned during the summer months, and his owner seeks advice for a safe and effective diet.
How to Safely Switch Your Horse’s Hay
Here’s what you need to know about how to make a change in your horse’s hay or forage safely and effectively.
Study: Mobile App Gives Reliable Equine Semen Analysis
What’s in that straw? Stallion semen, sure. But what quantity of sperm, and what quality? Researchers found this mobile device and its app an effective alternative to more specialized equipment.
How to Bandage a Horse’s Wound
Learn how to manage minor leg wounds in our step-by-step visual guide.
Managing Pregnant Mares
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
California Lifts EHV-1 Quarantine in Alameda County
Eleven of 44 exposed horses tested positive during the outbreak.
