Latest News – The Horse

HERDA: 20 Years Later
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

Hauling Horses in Hot Weather
Discover how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.

Warm-Up Techniques for Performance Horses
In a research review, scientists found that longer, less intense warmups might improve horse performance and well-being.

Can Management Help an Ulcer-Prone Horse?
Find out whether a horse diagnosed with ulcers should be on a special diet.

Equine Joint Care Strategies
Two experts answer your questions about equine osteoarthritis, the No. 1 cause of poor performance in horses. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.

Conditioning Young Horses
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.

Florida Yearling Dies After Contracting EEE
The yearling lived in Madison County and was unvaccinated.

Preventing Gastric Ulcers After Colic Surgery
The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist describes possible solutions.

What Diagnostic Imaging Reveals About a Horse
Diagnostic imaging results are clearer than ever, but how they will affect a horse’s performance career isn’t always evident.

Conditioning Horses on Different Surfaces
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.

Are Fats Safe for Metabolic Horses?
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.

Nebraska Horse Positive for EIA
The horse lives in Colfax County.

Ontario Mare Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives at a boarding facility in Simcoe County.

Strangles Case Confirmed at Florida Boarding Facility
The case is located in Indian River County.

EEE Cases Confirmed in 3 Florida Counties
The horses lived in Columbia, Holmes, and Madison counties and were euthanized.

NexHA, The Horse Bring You Equine Fitness and Conditioning Awareness Week
Learn how to safely improve your horse’s fitness all week on TheHorse.com. Sponsored by NexHA.