Latest News – The Horse

Maryland Warmblood Tests Positive for EHV-1
The horse lives in Baltimore County.

Maryland Horse Euthanized After Contracting WNV
The horse lived in Cecil County.

Rood & Riddle Co-Founder Dr. Tom Riddle Dies at 74
A specialist in equine reproduction, Riddle first reported the 2001 mare reproductive loss syndrome outbreak and championed Kentucky’s horse industry.

Alternatives to Soaking Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.

Feeding Horses: Tips for Feeding Easy Keepers
Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast shares her top management tips for feeding easy keeper horses in this podcast episode. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

Understanding Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis causes inflammation in tissues supporting the coffin bone in the hoof and can cause severe pain. Watch this webcast to learn what to watch for and when to call your vet.

Tennessee Horse Contracts Potomac Horse Fever
The horse lives in Washington County.

Equine WNV Cases Confirmed in Indiana and Utah
Two horses have tested positive for the disease.

4 Oregon Horses Test Positive for Pigeon Fever
The horses live in Deschutes County.

2 Wisconsin Horses Test Positive for Strangles
The horses live in Dane and Richland counties.

What to Know Before Adding Hind Shoes
Would your horse benefit from hind shoes? Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.

Pigeon Fever Confirmed in Oregon Horse
The horse lives in Umatilla County.

Keeping Senior Horses Moving for Joint Health
Find out if keeping a senior horse turned out can help reduce joint pain.

EIA Case Confirmed in Perth East County, Ontario
The horse was tested to fulfill an export requirement to the U.S. and was not displaying clinical signs.

2 Colorado Equine Facilities Quarantined for Presumptive Vesicular Stomatitis
The facilities are located in Delta and Montezuma counties.

New World Screwworm Confirmed in New Mexico Horse
The case is located in Grant County.


