Latest News – The Horse
Horse Arena Footing Facts
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Find out what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
4 Toxic Plants Your Horse Should Not Eat
Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects.
Refeeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
What Horses With Fecal Water Syndrome Have in Common
A resident in equine internal medicine conducted a study to find out what horses with fecal water syndrome have in common. The answer? Certain management practices.
Can’t Keep a Good Mare Down
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Pierce County.
Virginia Gelding Tests Positive for Potomac Horse Fever
The 3-year-old Miniature Horse lives in Shenandoah County.
Kentucky Gelding Contracts Rabies
The unvaccinated Quarter Horse lived in Garrard County.
Storing Horse Health Records
Dr. Stacey Cordivano describes the best way to store your horse’s health and identification records in case of emergency.
Kentucky Filly Tests Positive for WNV
The Arabian filly, diagnosed with West nile virus, lived in Boyle County and was euthanized.
Preparing Your Foal for His First Farrier Visit
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate and Condition Horses
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.
Subtle Signs of Equine Ulcers and Promising Diagnostic Tools
Equine gastric ulcers often go unnoticed, especially in subclinical cases. Subtle signs can offer clues, while researchers explore biomarkers for future screening.
6 Tips to Reduce Your EMS Horse’s Risk of Laminitis
Horses with EMS are at a higher risk of developing laminitis. Use these 6 science-backed tips to help reduce your EMS horse’s risk of laminitis.
Virginia Donkey Tests Positive for WNV
The donkey lives in Fauquier County.
Ontario Gelding Tests Positive for EEE
The gelding lived in Wellington County.
