Latest News – The Horse
Four Horses Released From EHV-1 Quarantine at Remington Park
Three horses remain under quarantine at the Oklahoma racetrack.
Donkey Skin Trade Threatens Welfare, Populations Worldwide
Derived from donkey skin, ejiao is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Demand for donkeys to meet its growing popularity has put the equids at risk.
California County Pronounced Equine Herpesvirus-Free
All horses at a San Bernardino County premises have completed quarantine requirements.
Shoeing for Sport Horse Injuries
UK researcher: Evidence-based studies are lacking; here are my experiences and shoeing strategies.
2019 Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners Symposium Wrap-Up
The 11th NEAEP symposium emphasized farriers and veterinarians working together for the good of the horse. Read our in-depth coverage in this free report, sponsored by Soft-Ride.
Wisconsin Farm: Blister-Beetle-Infested Hay Kills 15 Horses
The Horse spoke with the farm owner. Learn from her firsthand experience, and find out how to protect your horses.
Antibiotic Eye Injections Halt Lepto-Related Equine Recurrent Uveitis
Intraocular gentamicin injections might be less costly and less invasive alternatives to vitrectomy in horses with early stage ERU, also known as “moon blindness.”
Update on Vesicular Stomatitis
VS spread across eight states in 2019, affecting equine transportation, competitions, and other events. Here’s what we know going into 2020.
Check Horses’ Alfalfa Hay for Blister Beetles
Blister beetles in alfalfa can be deadly. Here’s what to watch for and how to keep your horses healthy.
Coronavirus Recovery and Leaky Gut Syndrome
A horse’s bloodwork isn’t back to normal after a bout with coronavirus. Leaky gut might be the culprit.
Study: Off-Schedule Feeding Compromises Horse Welfare
Do you scold your horses for door-kicking and pawing if you’re late to feed? Then you might not fully recognize the welfare implications of off-schedule feeding.
Cleaning Horse Blankets
How often do blankets need to be washed, and how do you clean them? Dr. Karen Waite responds.
Group Wants Retirement Policy for NYC Carriage Horses
An organization that unsuccessfully called to end New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry now wants the city to regulate where and how carriage horses retire.
10 More Remington Park Horses Released From Quarantine
Nine horses remain under quarantine for equine herpesvirus at the Oklahoma racetrack.
Saddle Tree Width: Stick to the Correct Fit for Your Horse
High-tech measurements support master saddlers’ tree width standards.
Researchers Study Predictors for Successful Wild Horse Adoptions
Many adopters of BLM Mustangs relayed they had a “strong, trusting bond” with their horses, and the animals fulfilled their expectations.
