Latest News – The Horse
Maryland Arabian Gelding Contracts WNV
The horse lives in Carroll County.
Maryland Warmblood Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.
Poor Air Quality and Lung Damage in Horses
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
Strangles Case Confirmed at Rhode Island Boarding Facility
A Friesian gelding in Providence County, Rhode Island, has tested positive for strangles.
California Warmblood Stallion Tests Positive for WNV
A Dutch Warmblood stallion in Yolo County has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is California’s fourth confirmed equine WNV case in 2025.
Virginia Quarter Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The horse lives in Orange County.
Ontario Standardbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
6th Equine WNV Case Confirmed in Ontario
An undervaccinated mare in the Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, has tested positive for West Nile virus.
Strangle Case Confirmed in Island County, Washington
One horse contracted the disease after new boarders moved to the farm.
Feeding Guidelines for Horses With Recurrent Colic
Follow these 5 tips for feeding horses with recurrent colic while awaiting a diagnosis or targeted treatment.
Nutrition for Sluggish Horses
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.
Maryland Gelding Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Cecil County, where one other horse is suspected to be positive.
2 Utah Horses Test Positive for WNV
Two horses in Utah, located in Box Elder and Rich counties, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
What to Ask a Horse Seller Before Buying
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Riding Broodmares
Here’s how to properly condition your mare before, during, and after her pregnancy.
