Latest News – The Horse
Keep Horses Away From Creeping Indigo
What is creeping indigo and will it hurt my horse?
House Committee Passes Anti-Slaughter Amendment
One bill sponsor said the legislation is designed to protect horses while keeping the U.S. food supply safe.
Can Boots or Wraps Prevent Scratches in Horses?
Dr. Ashley Embly of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital offers her thoughts on if leg protection can prevent scratches.
More Than 100 Horses Rescued From Houston Floods
Dozens of equids have been moved to higher ground while five endurance horses remain missing.
Three Nebraska Horses Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
One of the affected horses has been euthanized while the other two have been isolated on the premises.
Equine Infectious Diseases Conference Held in Argentina
Attendees from around the world gathered to discuss the latest topics and trends of equine infectious diseases.
Enter The Horse’s ‘From Rescue to Rockstar’ Contest
Submit your rescue horse’s story for a chance to be featured on TheHorse.com and entered to win a prize pack!
Poll Recap: Slow Feeders
More than half of the 929 poll respondents said they have used slow feed haynets for their horses.
UK Hosts Three-Minute Thesis Competition for PhD Students
The competition allowed students three minutes to discuss their research using only one presentation slide.
Rabies Confirmed in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, Horse
The horse was hospitalized and later euthanized.
Finalists Selected for 2016 Equine Industry Vision Award
Finalists include Tootie Bland, Gary Carpenter, the EQUUS Foundation, and the
Retired Racehorse Project.
Jury Awards Millions for Polo Pony Deaths
In 2009, 21 polo ponies died after receiving an improperly compounded selenium, vitamin B, and potassium product.
EHV-1 Prevalence in Horses With Respiratory Disease
Submitting blood and nasal secretion samples gives vets the best chance of accurately diagnosing EHV, researchers found.
Do Elite Show Jumpers Get the Nutrition They Need?
Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips surveyed elite show jumper owners/managers about their horse’s diets. Here’s what she found.
Bill Would Put Salt River Herd Under State Jurisdiction
The bill would protect the feral horses and place them under Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department and USFS jurisdiction.
Remember: Lush Green Grass Could Be Harmful to Horses
Spring grass might be delicious for horses, but it can cause problems including laminitis and fescue toxicity.
