Latest News – The Horse
What is an Equine Specialist?
Learn what a veterinary specialist does and when you might need to contact one.
5 Ways to Keep Your Horse Relaxed During Farrier Visits
Use these tips to help your horse not just tolerate farrier visits but also enjoy them.
Safe Sedation for Farrier Visits
A veterinarian describes when sedation might be necessary for your horse’s farrier visit, common sedatives for farrier work, and safety considerations.
5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss
Learn how to help your horse or pony shed his excess pounds safely.
Effects of Bisphosphonates on Yearling Horse Joints
Researchers examine if clodronate exerts anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects on an articulating joint.
When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?
As horses age, they might need additional nutritional support. Read advice for feeding senior horses.
5 Things Your Farrier Wants You to Know
Your farrier plays an important part in your horse’s hoof health. Remembering a few simple things can help the appointment run smoothly.
Conditioning Young Horses
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.
Soaking Hay During Summer for Metabolic Horses
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
Florida Quarter Horse Contracts Strangles
The horse lives in Brevard County.
EIA Case Confirmed in British Columbia
The equine infectious anemia case is located in Surrey.
Understanding Proud Flesh
Learn about the wound healing process and how to prevent and manage proud flesh.
Staving Off Summer Weight Loss in Horses
Don’t forget horses need calories to keep cool in the heat.
Tying Up and Hydration: How to Get a Horse to Drink
A reader’s horse that doesn’t like to drink when traveling recently tied up at an event. A nutritionist offers advice to get the horse to hydrate in the future.
Clodronate Disodium’s Effects on Bone Density and Structure in Young Horses
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Ontario Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Kawartha Lakes.
