Latest News – The Horse
Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Preparing Equine Athletes: What Can Be Learned from Human Athletes?
Training horses to maximize their abilities comes with potential pitfalls, but consistent attention to detail can help prevent most issues.
2 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Iowa County.
3 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for EHV
The cases are located in Dane and Wood counties.
Skill, Science, and Sensitivity: Unpacking Horse Training Misconceptions
The debate over training methods and their impact on horses remains heated. Our sources clarify 4 training misconceptions in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
How Do My Broodmare’s Dietary Needs Change Before and After Foaling?
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
6 Texas Horses Test Positive for EIA
The cases of equine infectious anemia are located in Burleson, Johnson, Atascosa, and Ector counties.
Reducing Your Horse’s Risk of Impaction Colic During Winter
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Understanding Classical Conditioning in Horses
Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.
Building a Balanced Mare and Foal Diet
Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.
Training Aid Fact and Fiction for Better Riding
Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse lived in McMinn County and was euthanized.
Equine Joint Health for the Long Run
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
Joint Injury: What to Do Before the Vet Arrives
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
2 Florida Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Clay and Okaloosa counties.
Michigan Thoroughbred Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Washtenaw County.
