Latest News – The Horse
TheHorse.com Announces Don’t Spook! Contest Winner
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Sarah Borns’ photo as the overall winner of the Don’t Spook! contest.
Don’t Let Deworming Myths Keep You Up
By taking a research-based parasite control approach owners and vets effectively protect horses from internal parasites.
Injuries: They’re Not Just For Racehorses
A few weeks ago I attended New Vocations’ second-annual Barn & BBQ party, a celebration of retired racehorses and their athleticism and versatility, along with
Missing Florida Horses Found
Two horses taken from their Florida barn in May have been found abandoned in a nearby field.
Horse Stolen From Texas Rescue Farm
The 6-year-old bay gelding went missing from a 50-acre pasture in Galveston County, Texas, on May 29.
Seven Tips to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy When Traveling
Vaccination and biosecurity can help keep your horse healthy when you take him off the farm.
Scientists Study Rapidly Adaptive Horse Breed
The Yakutian horse made one of the fastest evolutionary adaptations known in large mammals, in just 800 years.
The Horse, KindredBio Partner for Colic Awareness
Find equine colic content on TheHorse.com throughout June.
Rhodococcus equi Update
Dr. Fernanda Cesar shares the most current research on R. equi, which causes pneumonia in foals.
Queensland, Australia, Reports its First 2017 Hendra Case
One horse in the Gold Coast Hinterland area was euthanized on the property after rapid deterioration.
NYSGC Suspends Harness Trainer for Four ‘Kratom’ Positives
Mitragynine, known as Kratom, has performance-enhancing and analgesic effects similar to cocaine and morphine.
Groundbreaking Set for CSU Translational Medicine Institute
The $65 million facility will be named for renowned equine surgeon and researcher Dr. Wayne McIlwraith.
Racing’s Future Without Fatal Fractures: Science Fiction?
A veterinarian with a focus on racehorses shares thoughts on how to reduce the number of catastrophic injuries.
Stakes Winner Diamond Stripes Euthanized
The 10-year-old Old Friends resident suffered from a benign but highly invasive sinus cancer.
Squelching the Stink on Horse Farms
Use these simple, yet important, tips for preventing unpleasant smells on your horse farm.
Poll Recap: Public or Private Lands for Horseback Riding?
Of the 825 respondents, 370 (45%) said they do most of their riding on private land.
