Latest News – The Horse
7 Safety Tips for Shipping Horses
Stay safe when you’re on the road with your horse with these tips for trailering and working around a rig.
Be an ‘Open-Minded Skeptic’ When Choosing Equine Supplements
Our nutritionist offers advice for fairly and critically evaluating equine nutritional supplement claims.
What’s Causing My Horse’s Negative Trailer Behaviors?
How do you deal with negative trailer behaviors such as kicking and pawing while on the road? An equine behavior expert shares advice.
Equine Detailing: Elevate Your Grooming Routine
Here are four crucial areas to include in your horse grooming routine.
Fact Sheet: Kissing Spines in Horses
The name might sound romantic, but in reality kissing spines often cause heartbreak and bring nothing but pain. Find out if this condition is the cause of your horse’s back pain or poor performance.
Researchers Test Gel-Based Arthritis Treatment for Horses
Intra-articular (administered into the joint) polyacrylamide hydrogel helped decreased lameness in horses with naturally occurring arthritis, researchers found.
How Veterinarians Evaluate Saddle Fit
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes how a saddle should fit horses and how he investigates saddle-fit issues that might cause back pain.
Basic Anatomy of the Equine Neck and Back
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes the skeletal and soft tissues structures of the equine neck and back and what can go wrong with them.
EHV-1 in Nevada: New Case Confirmed in Humboldt County
The affected 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare began exhibiting clinical signs on March 21. By April 1 she was described as clinically normal but remains quarantined.
Boil-Water Notices: What About Horses?
If a water utility issues a boil-water notice for humans, are horses at risk for disease if they drink unboiled water? Dr. Peter Timoney shares his thoughts.
Heat, Cold, and Horse Tendon Healing
Both cold and heat therapy can help improve injury healing, but they can be difficult to apply to horses. So, researchers recently tested a pneumatic sleeve designed specifically for administering contrast therapy to horses’ lower limbs. Here’s what they found.
EHV in Idaho: Case Confirmed in Ada County
The affected horse is under veterinary care at a private facility, which is now under quarantine.
Mineral of the Month: Magnesium
Magnesium is an important mineral for horses because it plays a role in muscle contractions and activates many enzymes so they can perform their duties.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jennifer Cain, MS
Jennifer Cain’s current research focuses on characterizing the microbiome of the equine roundworm.
Controlling Grassy Weeds in Horse Pastures
Broadleaf plants, such as dandelions and ragweed, aren’t the only weeds that can infiltrate pastures. Here’s how to control grassy weeds that can be prominent in summer pastures, including crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and nimblewill.
Vaccinate Horses to Protect Against EEE, West Nile
Studies have shown that vaccines can be effective in reducing the risk of horses contracting both EEE and WNV when administered appropriately. Here’s why you should vaccinate your horses.
