Latest News – The Horse

Fall Colic Prevention for Horses
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.

What to Look for in a Thrush Treatment for Horses
The right ingredients can help fight thrush in horses without damaging the frog you’re trying to heal.

Wisconsin Quarter Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The horse lives in Polk County, where four horses have been exposed.

Kentucky Sees 2nd Equine WNV Case of 2026
The horse lives in Clinton County.
FDA Issues Warning Letters Following Fungal Contamination in a Veterinary Product Linked to Serious Infections in Nearly 100 Horses
At least 20 of the horses had to be humanely euthanized.

Combating DSLD in Horses
Could supplements or physical therapy help keep a horse with degenerative suspensory ligament disease sound?

Pigeon Fever Suspected in Harney County, Oregon
Five additional horses have been exposed.

Michigan Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The case is located in Wayne County.

The Science Behind Equine Chiropractic
See what science has revealed about the effectiveness of chiropractic care for treating musculoskeletal pain in horses.

California Thoroughbred Tests Positive for EIA
Forty-three horses at the Los Angeles County facility are under quarantine.

WNV Confirmed in Wyoming Horse
The case is located in Fremont County.

Oregon Horse Tests Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horse lives in Josephine County.

Closing the Gaps: When Forage Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Horse
Pasture and hay sometimes cannot provide all the nutrition your horse needs. Here’s where targeted ration balancers or vitamin/mineral supplements can help.

Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.

Lifelong Management of Chronic Equine Health Conditions
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option. Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.

Strangles: New Opportunities for Prevention in U.S. Horses
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.

