Latest News – The Horse
Internal Medicine Specialist from Colorado to Lead the AAEP in 2026
Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, equine technical manager with Boehringer Ingelheim, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the President’s Luncheon.
Arizona Wild Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The horse was part of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group located in the Tonto National Forest.
3 Ontario Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Middlesex County.
Choosing the Right Supplement for Your Horse
Two veterinarians answer your equine supplement questions in this Ask TheHorse Live podcast. Sponsored by SmartEquine.
Conditioning Horses in Fall and Winter
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
4 Horse Hoof Hardening Tips
Overly moist or dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.
Kentucky Gelding Tests Positive for EHV-4
The gelding lives in Hopkins County.
Equine Esophagel Obstruction—Better Known as Choke
Consider a horse choking to be an emergency, although a veterinarian can usually resolve it with prompt action.
Alfalfa or Grass Hay: Which Is Better for Winter Warmth?
An equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
EHV-1 Outbreak Update: New Case Confirmed in Oklahoma
The horse did not attend the WPRA but was stalled with horses that did.
Ask a Pro—Thrush and Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Learn how thrush develops in horses, the signs to watch for, and treatment strategies that support both healing and responsible antimicrobial use.
The Mysterious Fever of Unknown Origin
Fevers flag a health problem in horses, but what should you do when you can’t determine the cause? Here’s how veterinarians handle this frustrating problem.
12 New EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Texas
These cases are associated with the WPRA outbreak centered in Waco, Texas.
Equine Innovators: Real-Time Decisions Using Biomarkers in Horses
Dr. Holly Helbig and Dr. David Levine describe how they use SAA and other biomarkers to spot infection early, guide treatment, support biosecurity, and monitor horses in real time.
A Quick List to Help Prepare Your Horses for Winter
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Understanding Genetics for Performance Horse Success
Genomic tools help breeders pair for performance and temperament while avoiding inherited health risks in the next generation of performance horses.
