Latest News – The Horse
Additional Washington Horses Confirmed With EHM
Three horses at a King County boarding facility are now confirmed positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus.
Enduring COVID-19 Changes as a Horse Owner Who Boards
Necessary closures to curb the spread of COVID-19 upended many of our routines and interactions. Here’s a look at how one horse owner is coping.
Chicago City Council Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
The 46-to-4 vote forbids the operation of carriages for hire within the city.
VSV Confirmed in First Texas Horse for 2020
The cases mark the first New Jersey serotype VSV confirmed in the United States since 2015 and the first mixed outbreak since 1998.
Third New Mexico County Confirmed With VSV in 2020
Seven premises in three counties in the state are now affected.
Arizona Horse Confirmed With VSV
The Cochise County horse marks Arizona’s first confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis virus for 2020.
AHS Deaths Near 500 in Thailand, Vaccination Begins
Horses are confined to netted stalls to protect them from the midges that spread African horse sickness and to prevent potential spread from the new vaccine.
Washington Horse Confirmed With EHM
State animal health authorities have confirmed a King County horse with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1. The horse’s boarding farm is currently under quarantine.
The Best Defense: Maximizing Foal Immunity
Newborn foals are easy targets for every kind of bacterium, virus, and other pathogenic organism. Here are some steps you can take to maximize your foal’s immunity from gestation to weaning.
Equine Innovators: COVID-19 and the Equine Economy With Dr. Jill Stowe
University of Kentucky researcher and equine industry economist Dr. Jill Stowe gives a glimpse of how COVID-19 is impacting the horse world and looks at the financial challenges that lie ahead.
Should I Feed a Ration Balancer Once or Twice Per Day?
Feed manufacturers design ration balancers to make feeding horses simple. But is it better to divide a daily portion into two feedings?
Mowing Horse Pastures to Keep Them Healthy
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains when to mow a horse pasture and how long to let them grow.
COVID-19 Limits Public Land Access for Horseback Riding
Public lands are managed by several local, state, and federal agencies, meaning rules and closures might vary, even within the same area. Find out if and where you can ride.
14 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe From COVID-19 When Trail Riding
A veteran trail rider shares practical tips to keep yourself healthy and maintain social distancing while still enjoying time on your horse.
Horses and Dogs Understand and Adapt to Each Other in Play
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
Chicago Considers Ordinance to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages
New legislation in Chicago will prohibit the city from issuing licenses to operators of horse-drawn carriage businesses there.
