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Vitamin E Supplementation for Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc March 11, 2025

Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.

Wound Care Strategies for Healing Wounds in Horses

The Horse Staff March 10, 2025

This presentation will describe the use of various wound healing techniques and dressings for granulating wounds. Sponsored by Phovia.

Understanding Jamestown Canyon Virus in Horses

Daniela Luethy, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 10, 2025

Although horses have long been exposed to the virus, its rare detection in a Pennsylvania horse is not currently a reason for concern.

Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 10, 2025

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 8, 2025

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

Functional Assessment of Horses With Back Pain

Haylie Kerstetter March 6, 2025

Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.

What You Need to Know About Equine Degenerative Joint Disease

Haylie Kerstetter March 6, 2025

Listen to this Ask TheHorse Live podcast and hear what 2 experts say about equine degenerative joint disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.

Equine Joint Health: Top Therapies for a Successful Season

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 5, 2025

Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.

Equine Preventive Care and Your Vet: So Much More Than Vaccines

Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 3, 2025

Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.

Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS March 2, 2025

Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.

Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 1, 2025

Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.

Skill, Science, and Sensitivity: Unpacking Horse Training Misconceptions

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 28, 2025

The debate over training methods and their impact on horses remains heated. Our sources clarify 4 training misconceptions in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.

How Broodmare Nutrition Affects Her Foal

How Do My Broodmare’s Dietary Needs Change Before and After Foaling?

Masa Williams, PhD February 28, 2025

Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.