Latest News – The Horse
How Paddock Size Impacts Equine Social Interactions
Larger paddocks led to fewer social interactions–both positive and negative–among horses, researchers found.
Does Your Horse’s Saddle Fit?
Having your saddle fit is paramount to your horse’s comfort and soundness.
Poll Recap: Shopping for Saddle Pads
Most respondents said their horses’ comfort is the most important factor when choosing a saddle pad.
Washington EHV: At Least 16 Horses Test Positive
Sixteen horses at one King County facility have tested positive for EHV-1, seven of which have been euthanized.
A Hands-On Approach for Assessing Working Equid Welfare
A five-step approach makes it easier for owners to remember which basic health and welfare aspects to assess.
What Drug Therapies are Available for Navicular?
Drs. Torri Maxwell and Duncan Peters offer insight into the role pharmaceuticals can play in managing navicular pain.
TheHorse.com’s Top Videos of 2017
Find videos on fear in horses, body condition scoring, hoof adaptability, sweet itch, and more.
A Closer Look at the Normal Asil Arabian Hoof
Veterinarians could be able to use this baseline data to identify prelaminitic changes in Arabian horses.
PZP, Please?
Where can I order the PZP vaccine (porcine zona pelucida, used for fertility control in some animals)?
TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2017
Articles on laminitis, colic, hoof abscesses, licking and chewing, and wound care are among the most-read in 2017.
Body Language in Horse and Human Interactions
Understanding body language when working with equids can improve how we interact with and study them.
The Horse’s Top Instagram Posts of 2017
View some of the most popular moments captured on The Horse’s Instagram account this year.
TheHorse.com’s Top Downloads of 2017
Find reports and forms on horse identification, scratches, supplements, harmonious housing, senior horses, and more.
The Jockey Club Adds Fee to Support Aftercare
The Jockey Club will charge $35 for each mare reported bred by a stallion on the annual Report of Mares Bred form.
2018 UK Equine Research Seminar Series Announced
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Stirrup Placement and Rider Biomechanics: What’s the Link?
Rider biomechanics significantly impact horse biomechanics, affecting performance, musculoskeletal health, and welfare.
