Latest News – The Horse
Common Human-Equine Interaction Misconceptions
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her views on things that can cause horse-human communication to go awry.
New Mexico County Opposes Proposed Anti-Slaughter Bill
Eddy County commissioners oppose legislation banning the transport of horses to other countries for processing.
American Pharoah Bids for Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes
American Pharoah will seek to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes.
Some Stallion Voices More Attractive to Mares Than Others
Stallions with low-pitched whinnies were more fertile and more attractive to mares than those with high-pitched voices.
Miniature Horse Reported Stolen in California
California authorities are hoping the public can help locate a Miniature Horse reported stolen from its Phelan pasture.
Caring for Critically Ill Newborn Foals
Learn about healthy foals, problems that are common in newborns, how veterinarians treat these issues, and more.
Predicting Atypical Myopathy Survival
Specific bloodwork showed differences between horses with atypical myopathy that survived and those that died.
New Equine Herpesvirus Case Reported in Oregon
The Marion County gelding has tested positive for both the wild type and the more serious neuropathogenic form of EHV-1.
Poll Recap: Horse Feed Amounts
Of the 1,278 respondents, 638 people (50%) said their horse receives 1 to 3 pounds of grain or concentrate feed daily.
When do Broodmares at Pasture Need Supplemental Feed?
If mares graze pastures down to below five centimeters, it might be time to supplement with grain, researchers say.
Breeders’ Cup Announces Safety, Security Initiatives
Breeders’ Cup has expanded its out-of-competition drug testing program, increased security at barns, and more.
Texas Horse Shot After Fleeing Flood
Authorities say the wounded horse is expected to survive after being shot two or three times in the head.
Is Hydroponic Feed in Your Horse’s Future?
Rising feed prices and drought conditions have led to a growing interest in using fodder systems to feed horses.
Triple Crown Connections Hopeful for American Pharoah’s Bid
American Pharoah will try to win the Belmont Stakes and become horse racing’s 12th Triple Crown champion on June 6.
Senior Horse Care Revelations
I’ve been caring for older horses for quite a while now. From my family’s aging herd, to the dozens of seniors at the farm I
What is a Saddle Tracing or Template?
Saddle fitters use tracing or templating to record the shape of a horse’s back. Here’s how it works.
