Latest News – The Horse
San Diego County, California, Horse Positive for EHV
The positive horse was stabled at the HITS Thermal show from Jan. 21 to Feb. 5. The animal is currently quarantined.
How to Tell if Your Saddle Hurts Your Horse
A properly fitting saddle is key to keeping any ridden horse healthy and performing at its best.
Paint-On Aseptic Skin Prep Easy, Effective, Cost-Efficient
Products that don’t requiring scrubbing to remove dirt and bacteria from skin are gaining in popularity.
A Love for Horses
Readers recently shared photos and stories of special horses in their lives.
My Mustang Isn’t Who I Thought She Was
Have you ever used genetic testing to research your horse’s ancestry? Find out how a DNA test offered Alayne some surprise answers to questions about her BLM mustang’s ancestry.
Farriers Play an Important Role in Horse Health
Farriers manage and provide protection for horse hooves. Here’s a look at how they help maintain horses’ health.
University of Illinois Adds Farrier Service
The university is acquiring Middlefork Forge and the Midwest Horseshoeing School, both located in Illinois.
How to Feed Senior Horses
Age is a number, not a disease, said Dr. Megan Shepherd. Remember this when tailoring a diet for your older horse.
Reward Offered for Information About Utah Horse Shooting
Authorities hope a $10,000 cash reward will help identify those responsible for shooting a horse in a pasture in Roy.
Brown Named Chair of Gluck Equine Research Foundation
Dr. Stuart Brown will take over as chair, and Michael Banahan, of Godolphin’s Jonabell Farm, will serve as vice chair.
What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Bisphosphonates
Many navicular horses have benefited from bisphosphonate treatment, but some questions remain about these medications.
Warm Winter Could Affect Tall Fescue Toxicosis in Broodmares
Mild weather could be behind higher-than-average ergovaline concentrations in tall fescue in Central Kentucky pastures.
The 2017 Time to Ride Challenge: More Ways to Win
The contest’s fourth year will bring significant changes including additional cash prizes
Blood in Semen: How Much is Too Much?
Semen can be contaminated by blood–to an extent–and still be fertile.
Ingham County, Michigan, Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse had only mild clinical signs and is recovering.
Movie Horse Care and Welfare
“Running Wild,” about rehabbing wild horses features, animals purchased at auction. Sharon Stone and Dorian Brown star.
