Case Study: Keeping the Older Show Horse Competitive

Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Deciphering Multilimb Lameness in Horses

Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.
Feeding Horses to Avoid or Reduce Inflammation

Researchers continue to learn how the components of a horse’s diet can help battle inflammation.
Getting Ahead of Thrush

Learn about this common hoof condition from farriers and horse owners who have managed it.
Horse Leg Protection: Yea or Nay?

Weigh the risks and benefits of various types of boots and wraps before strapping them to your horse’s legs.
Equine Health Emergencies: Plan Ahead for Best Outcomes

If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
EHV-1 Explained

Learn more about equine herpesvirus-1, its clinical signs, and how it spreads.
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.
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.
Recognizing Vision Problems in Horses

Consider these 8 behaviors that could suggest your horse struggles to see.
Complementary Therapies to Help Maintain Performance Horses

Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Case Study: Computer-Assisted Repair of a Cervical Vertebral Fracture in a Horse

Veterinarians successfully repaired a rare C6 fracture using advanced imaging and computer-assisted navigation. Read more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Horse Behavior and the Microbiome: What’s the Connection?

Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.
𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪 Pneumonia: Rethinking Treatment to Fight Resistance

Selective treatment strategies can combat antimicrobial resistance while protecting foals from R. equi.