Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: To Clip or Not To Clip This Winter?
Of the 1,114 respondents, 811 (73%) said they do not body clip their horses during winter.
BLM Plans Second South Steens Wild Horse Bait-Trap Gather
The agency hopes to gather and remove about 100 horses from the Oregon herd management area.
West Nile, EEE Detected in Tennessee Horses
With unseasonably warm weather persisting into fall, mosquito-borne illnesses remain a serious equine health threat.
California EHV: Sixth Horse Tests Positive
The horse at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center was febrile and displaying mild neurologic signs.
Researchers Find Link Between Neurologic Disease, Eye Issue
A vitamin E deficiency can lead to neurologic problems as well as a retina disorder called pigment retinopathy.
A Short Guide to Horse Hay Analysis
A horse owner asks if hay analysis is necessary. Our nutrition expert offers an answer and advice on getting a sample.
Settlement Lets Ohio Girl Keep Service Horse
The disabled girl will be permitted to keep her Miniature Horse on residential property in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Kentucky Confirms Two New Equine WNV Cases
Neither the 10-year-old Belgian from Logan County nor the 2-year-old Saddlebred from Union County were vaccinated.
California EHV-1: Case Total Rises to Five
Three additional horses at the index premises tested positive for EHV-1 late last week.
BLM Begins Bait-Trapping Sand Wash Wild Horses
The BLM hopes to gather up to 50 wild horses from the Sand Wash Herd Management Area in northwestern Colorado.
Show Smart: Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks
Take steps to prevent your horse from contracting potentially deadly diseases such as EHV or rabies during competitions.
Arrogate Overtakes ‘Chrome’ to Win Breeders’ Cup Classic
Arrogate ran down favorite California Chrome in deep stretch to win the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic by a half-length.
Kansas Authorities Probe Horse Killing
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare was shot and killed; her 7-month-old foal was unharmed.
Beholder Wins Breeders’ Cup Distaff by a Nose
The 6-year-old mare nipped the previously undefeated Songbird by a nose to win the 2016 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Dental Work and Mature Equine Athletes
How often does an older riding horse need his teeth checked by a vet? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offers advice.
Six Signs of Good-Quality Horse Hay
Use these six helpful tips when evaluating and choosing hay for your horse.
