Latest News – The Horse
Building a Vet-Approved Horse Barn
Attention to small design details can make barns safer and more comfortable for you and your horse, along with improving chore efficiency. Download this free report for tips on constructing or retrofitting your barn to optimize horse health and reduce accidents and injury.
Build Your Own Permanent Mounting Block
Using a mounting block is better for your horse’s body and helpful if you have physical issues that make mounting difficult. Here are plans for how to build a sturdy mounting block that will serve you for years.
Product Review: Triple Crown Senior
A picky 4-year-old OTTB in transition didn’t like to eat much until our digital managing editor tried feeding her Triple Crown Senior.
Washington Waives Import Paperwork for Evacuating Horses
The state is not requiring health certificates or Coggins tests for horses evacuating from neighboring Oregon due to wildfire. The Washington State Veterinarian is recommending strict biosecurity measures for out-of-state horses during this emergency.
Oregon: Unprecedented Wildfires Force Equine Evacuations
Horsemen and women in the state scrambled to evacuate as emergency facilities quickly reached capacity by Tuesday.
A Window Into Your Horse’s Sole
Does your horse have thin soles? Here’s how to manage his feet to help keep him sound.
The Horse Announces ‘Horse Time 2020’ Contest Winner
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected their favorite ‘Horse Time 2020’ photo from submitted entries.
Processed Horse Feeds: A Balance of Pros and Cons
Human nutritionists encourage eating whole foods and avoiding processed ones. Does the same logic apply to our horses?
Choosing Forages for Horse Pastures
Learn about forage types and how to select the right one for your horse’s pasture.
Study: Mares Not “More Difficult” Than Geldings
In fact, geldings exhibited more unwanted behaviors than mares during tacking and riding.
Authentic Wins the 2020 Kentucky Derby
Neither a pandemic nor protesters could stop the tradition of Thoroughbred racing’s best 3-year-olds battling it out down the stretch at Churchill Downs, where Authentic upset favored Tiz The Law to win the 146th running of the Run for the Roses.
Researchers Use E-BARQ to Assess Horse Behavior
The online questionnaire allows owners, trainers, and industry professionals to evaluate and monitor horse behavior, training, and management over time.
Equine Influenza Confirmed in Washington State University Herd
Eleven university research horses are reported as recovering.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in California Horse
The Glenn County filly marks the state’s seventh confirmed equine WNV case.
African Horse Sickness Strikes Malaysia
As Thailand’s horse industry is starting to recover from its AHS outbreak, with thousands of horses vaccinated, the neighboring country of Malaysia is addressing its first cases of the disease.
North Carolina Mare Confirmed With EEE and/or WNV
Clinical signs and serology results are consistent for both diagnoses.
