Concerns include the overturn of state farm animal welfare laws and the failure to permanently shut down the equine slaughter ...

On Feb. 12, a 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Twin Falls County, Idaho, tested positive for equine herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4), the respiratory form of the disease. The gelding developed clinical signs ...

A 2-year-old Standardbred filly in the District of Cochrane, Ontario, has tested positive for strangles. The filly developed clinical signs on Feb. 11, including a swollen head with enlarged lymph ...

When a defect appears in the wall of a horse’s hoof, it’s important to be able to distinguish a cosmetic flaw from a serious problem. First the good news: The vast majority of the time, those cracks, ...

With muddy footing comes the increased risk that horses will slip or even fall. You may not see the incident itself, but the damage done can often be a clue to what went down. Most horses on pasture ...

To teach a horse to keep a respectful distance, you must control his feet, earn his trust and establish your leadership. Q: I’ve been spending time with a friend’s yearling at the barn where I board ...

Of all the horses that bow tendons, a small percentage are never reliably sound again. But a large percentage can, once the bow heals, go back and tackle any discipline other than racing or ...

If there is such a thing as an expert in international equine cuisine, it might be Gulsah Kaya Karasu, DVM. She has traveled the world for the past 15 years, first training to become an equine ...