Latest News – The Horse
8 Quarter Horses Test Positive for EIA in California
The horses reside in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and epidemiological tracing has determined the incidents are linked to each other.
Feeding Picky Metabolic Horses
A researcher describes the importance of low-NSC diets for horses with metabolic problems and gives 3 tips for helping metabolic picky eaters gain weight.
Post-Foaling Red Flags
Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Immediate action could potentially save the mare’s and/or foal’s life.
Alberta Mare Has Equine Herpesvirus Abortion
A mare in Municipal District of Taber was confirmed positive for EHV-1 after aborting a full-term colt on April 27.
Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Strangles, 3 Exposed
The Quarter Horse stallion began showing clinical signs on April 23 and is currently recovering.
Can I Let My Colicking Horse Lie Down While Waiting for the Vet?
Dr. Michael Fugaro describes when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.
Nebraska Horse Confirmed Positive for EHV-1
The gelding had recently been purchased at a sale in Iowa and transported to Douglas County.
Is Failure to Get Pregnant a Disease That Needs Treating in Horses?
When mares fail to conceive, should veterinarians investigate? Learn how subfertility is defined and why routine ‘just in case’ treatments raise concerns.
Hoof Health in Horses: Why Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Hoof quality problems often stem from nutritional imbalances, not just farrier care. Balanced diets help support hoof growth, structure, and long-term soundness.
Tips for Keeping Shoes on Horses’ Feet
Learn how to prevent shoe loss caused by farrier error, rider issues, management style, or horseplay.
Mares in Heat: What’s Normal, What’s Not?
Mares get a bad rap for recalcitrant estrous behavior, but hormones and tumors could also be at play.
Understanding Saddle Fit
Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.
Will Soaking My Horse’s Hay Remove Nutrients?
Hay soaking can help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, but owners should understand how it might affect the rest of the diet.
Preventing Colic in Horses
Dr. Bianca Ruspi explains how owners can reduce their horse’s risk of colic in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Parasite Control for Today’s Horses
Rethink parasite control by battling resistance, using evidence-based deworming, dispelling myths, and involving your veterinarian. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
