Latest News – The Horse
University of Maryland to Host Hay and Pasture Conferences
The conferences are designed to show attendees how forage management can make a difference in a farm’s bottom line.

Is Early Detection of Arthritis in Horses Finally a Reality?
Radiographs (X rays) and low-field MRI appear to be useful tools for diagnosing early-stage arthritis.

The Horse‘s Top Podcasts of 2014
Here’s a rundown of the 10 most popular horse health podcasts of the past year.
UK Seminar Series 2015 Schedule Set
Seminar topics include performance horse nutrition, pain management, joint therapy, lameness, and more.

The Horse‘s Top Infographics of 2014
We rolled out a slew of infographics–visual guides to a variety of horse health topics–in the last year. Here are the 10 most viewed of 2014.

New York to Adopt ARCI Rules on Multiple Violations
Regulators have preliminarily adopted a new system of minimum penalties for multiple equine drug violations.
Diamond Anniversary Draws More than 5,500 to AAEP Convention
The convention featured 175 presentations across four days covering topics ranging from colic to regenerative therapies.
UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program: 10-Year Review
To date, the program has performed 160 evaluations representing over 30,000 farm acres in 20 counties across the state.

Researchers Study Near-, Farsightedness in Horses
While two-thirds of horses have normal vision in both eyes, others are either near- or farsighted in one or both eyes.

The Horse‘s Top Free Reports of 2014
Trying to stay warm between winter feedings? Curl up with The Horse‘s 10 most downloaded free reports of 2014.

Why Does a Horse Whinny?
Learn about equine vocalization and how horses might or might not use whinnies to communicate.
Does Your Horse Get a Holiday?
The entire month of December is a wash for me, riding-wise. Week 1 saw magazine deadline and AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Convention prep,

Horse Rescue Operators Share Christmas Wish Lists
The holidays are prime time for supporting charities, and horse rescues often top equine enthusiasts’ lists.

The Horse‘s Top Blog Posts of 2014
The Horse‘s bloggers had a busy 2014, and they’re gearing up to share more thoughts, insights, and information with readers in 2015. But before we move forward, we’ve taken a look back to tally 2014’s most viewed blog posts.
Life Is Short: Just Get the Horse
There’s a meme making its way around social mediaÑgalloping, if you willÑthat features a blackboard-looking image that says, basically, “Today’s Lesson: Life is Short É Buy the

Good Horse Keeping and Other Advice From Equine Rescuers
Rescue operators share advice on small steps owners can take to keep their horses out of less-than-ideal situations.