Does My PPID Horse Need to Retire?
Haylie Pfeffer
August 30, 2026
An expert explains why many horses with PPID can remain active with appropriate management.
An expert explains why many horses with PPID can remain active with appropriate management.
Watch this webcast to learn more about equine herpesvirus strains, clinical signs of infection, and potential effects on horses. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
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Safe horse transport depends on proper vehicle maintenance, thoughtful trailer selection, responsible driving, and effective emergency preparedness.
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Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
Find out how a dermatology expert manages acute hives outbreaks in horses with and without metabolic conditions and works to identify the trigger.
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Horse ownership is a huge commitment. Dr. Wendy Krebs tells us what to expect over the course of our horses’ lives. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Find out what advancements have been made toward a more affordable equine gastric ulcer treatment in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
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