Latest News – The Horse
West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates
West Virginia has joined a group of states in an agreement to accept six-month equine health certificates.

Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes.
Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.

EHV-1 Confirmed in Clark Co., Nev., Horse
A single horse in Clark County, Nev., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
After Safety Improvements, No Horse Deaths at Grand National
All horses running in this year’s Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.
Derby Horse Health Questions?
Sprawled out in the den floor by the TV, chin in my hands, I savored Kentucky Derby coverage the first Saturday of May each year
AAEP Announces 2013 Summer CE Schedule
The meetings will impart best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of core areas of equine health.

Horse Gaitedness: It’s in the Genes
Swedish researchers discovered that genetic makeup affects locomotion patterns in horses.

Budweiser Clydesdales: Handling Travel Stress
Dave Thomas, the supervisor of the Budwieser Clydesdales’ East Coast Hitch, talks about how they manage travel stress with the 10 Clydesdales when traveling across the country.
NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.
Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Breeder Convicted
A Pennsylvania horse breeder was found guilty on 30 counts of animal cruelty last week.
Possibly Protective Broodmare
How do I deal with a mare that is so protective she will not let me near her or the foal?
N.M. Horse Shooter to Face No Charges
The man who posted a video on the Internet of himself shooting his horse will not face charges.

Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.
Indiana Horses Seized
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a Madison County, Ind., property.
No Four Feet Are Alike
Magazine deadline weeks at The Horse consist of much proofreading, fact checking, and vetting of stories and images–literally. While turning out the May issue, for



