Latest News – The Horse

EEE Confirmed in South Carolina Horse
The case is the state’s 15th for 2020.

Why Abrupt Diet Changes are Bad for Your Horse
Researchers say progressive changes in diets lead to healthier microbiomes and fewer digestive issues, such as diarrhea and colic.

Getting to the Point: Equine Acupuncture
Read about the existing science behind acupuncture and what you should know before scheduling an appointment for your horse.

Not All Equine Heart Murmurs Are Created Equal
A heart murmur diagnosis can raise many questions: Is my horse safe to ride? Is my horse going to die? Is there anything I can do? The answers to those questions usually require further investigation.

Horse Under Stress? Nutrition Can Help
Showing, training, traveling, or even lifestyle changes can put your horse under stress that risks his health. The right nutritional choices can support his immune system, GI tract, and overall well-being. Learn how.

Rider Elbow Fractures More Complex in Horseback Accidents
A study found children falling off their horses experienced more severe and complex elbow fractures than those involved in nonequestrian accidents.

Get The Horse‘s 2021 Calendar, Improve Your Horse’s Fitness
Our 2021 calendar includes 13 stretches and exercises you can do with your horse. Order yours now to get started!

Study: Laminitic Hoof Loading Different Than Expected
Laminitic horses try to keep off their painful toes as much as possible. But as a new biomechanics study shows, they can’t—at least not all the time.

Locomotion of Circling Horses
Horses experience changes in force on their bodies and limbs when they turn. This can affect lameness exams, making them look both more and less lame. And should racetracks be banked?

California Horse Confirmed With WNV
The Sacramento County case marks the state’s 19th confirmed equine case for 2020.

2020 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 1
Don’t let 2020 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download a free copy of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.

EIA Confirmed in Two Texas Counties
Each horse’s premises is under official quarantine.

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida Horse
This is the state’s 14th confirmed WNV case in 2020.

2020 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship Recipients Announced
Three veterinary students aiming for careers in equine medicine were selected to receive the $75,000 scholarships.

N.J. Farm Owner Input Sought for Equine BMP Survey
Rutgers University researchers hope to learn how equine operations in the state make decisions that impact the environment.

Study: Blanketed Horses Eat Less Hay
Researchers found blanketed horses during a Wisconsin winter ate 8% less free-choice hay than their unblanketed peers while maintaining similar body conditions.



