Latest News – The Horse
Winter Storms Challenge Barn, Horse Owners
Winter 2015 is piling snow, sleet, and freezing rain on much of the country. Find out how horse owners are coping.
How Do I Prevent Impaction Colic During Winter Weather?
Colic is a threat to horses, especially during cold weather. Our experts share feeding and hydration tips to protect your horse.
Upcoming Conference Celebrates 35 Years of Advancing Alfalfa
Discussion topics include alfalfa and the environment, perspectives about hay quality, and more.
Kentucky Lawmakers Ponder Estray Horse Bill
The bill would reduce the number of days counties must hold estray horses until the animals are declared unclaimed.
Poll Recap: Sweeping Horse Barn Aisles
Of the 1,370 respondents, 374 (27%) said they sweep or rake their barn aisles once a day.
BLM to Gather Horses in Southern Utah
The BLM Utah Cedar City Field Office says the horses are causing public health and safety concerns along Highway 21.
Snowy Rides with Senior Horses
Compared to what I dealt with growing up in Massachusetts, our winters here in Kentucky are pretty mild. It can get pretty darn cold, but
Mending Tendon and Joint Injuries with PRP
One vet says early treatment and rehabilitation techniques are key to successful platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
EHM Confirmed in Scott County, Minnesota
The horse was euthanized on Feb. 12 after developing neurologic signs.
Additional Neurologic EHV-1 Case Confirmed in Virginia
The horse is recovering in isolation at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.
Shipping Horses Long Distances
Consider these factors when transporting horses afar, be it to a show or a new home.
Saddle Training BLM Mustangs for Adoption
The BLM partners with entities to train mustangs gathered from public lands to prepare them for use as riding horses.
Florida Senate to Discuss Uniform Racehorse Medication Bill
Legislation governing equine medication policy is scheduled to be heard Feb. 18.
Four Ways to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy
A wellness plan is a proactive approach in caring for your horse.
Choose Tendon Injury Cases Carefully for Stem Cell Success
Practitioners should choose cases and prepare cells carefully for the best chance of treatment success, one vet says.
Test Horses Annually for Equine Infectious Anemia
Here’s why following testing regulations for equine infectious anemia is critical to maintaining good horse health.
