An equine veterinarian helps one reader identify the toxic plant horse nettle and describes how to keep her horses safe. Question:I’m worried that a weed that grows on my property may be horse nettle, ...

On Feb. 25, a 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding at a boarding facility in Washington County, Maryland, tested positive for strangles. The horse developed clinical signs on Feb. 22, including fever and ...

On Feb. 2, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Riverside County, California, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). The mare was euthanized. Thirty-five potentially exposed horses at the ...

Studies show no connection between gender or coat color and behavior. Yet, say the researchers, chestnut mares are often subject to a double dose of prejudice. “Chestnut mare, beware.” If you’ve ever ...

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction is one of the most common conditions in older horses — and one of the most treatable. Here’s what you need to know. This ...

Insecticides and repellants can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (March 5, 2026)—Since 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award has honored 19 individuals and five organizations. They were toasted for outstanding visionary achievements or ...

One horse in Gallatin County, Montana, has tested positive for equine influenza. The horse is quarantined.

According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, one horse in Maricopa County has tested positive for respiratory equine herpesvirus (EHV). The horse lives at a private facility, where 32 horses ...

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, two horses have tested positive for strangles, including one in Lee ...