Gulfstream Park plans to offer furosemide-free races for 2-year-olds in 2015 and eventually operate an on-track pharmacy to ensure tight regulation of medication.

This marks the first time coronavirus has been detected in European horses. Previously, it had only been identified in the United States and Japan.

Consider alfalfa hay, small meal portions, forage access, and more when feeding an ulcer-prone hard keeper.

Sound management and health practices play a key role in building a solid foundation for a foal’s future.

One researcher shared his thoughts on how learning theory could be used to produce more objective dressage scoring.

Entries for dressage, para-dressage, reining, endurance, and eventing have been announced. Entries for jumping, driving, and vaulting will be announced next week.

Monitoring horses’ health status at competitions is great, but ultimately not overly useful if event facilities don’t have a quarantine area. Here are some points to consider when creating a quarantine area at an event facility.

Recent research results suggest that, while modern horses are still partially “programmed” to create five toes in each foot, those four extra toes either don’t develop fully or essentially disappear during fetal development.

The unvaccinated horse was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus (WNV).

Take steps to ensure your horse receives proper care if you’re unable to provide for them.

Animal health officials in Colorado and Texas have reported additional equine cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in both states.

The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of fever and neurologic signs.

Learn about methods, from stretches to hydrotherapy, for rehabilitating horses recovering from any number of back problems.

Panelists say continued improvement in regard to equine health and welfare is closely tied to major cultural changes in horse racing.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that Georgia reported 25 equine EEE cases in 2013.