Boyd Martin on Essential Conditioning for Olympic Horses    Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024. (thehorse.com)(7/27/2024)

Florida Mare Tests Positive for EEE    A vaccinated horse in Levy County, Florida, was euthanized after contracting EEE. (thehorse.com)(7/26/2024)

Oklahoma Horse Positive for WNV    The horse lives in Harper County and is recovering. (thehorse.com)(7/26/2024)

How Horses Travel by Air to the Olympics in Versailles    Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck. (thehorse.com)(7/26/2024)

Signs of Discomfort in Horses with Osteoarthritis    Dr. Steve Adair describes common signs of pain and discomfort in horses with osteoarthritis. (thehorse.com)(7/26/2024)

Refeeding the Skinny Horse    When refeeding skinny or emaciated horses, feed forage first to avoid fatal refeeding syndrome. (thehorse.com)(7/26/2024)

Movement sensors show promise in identifying racehorses at injury risk    A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one second being tested and refined by researchers could be key in reducing the number of injuries to racehorses. Researchers used the biometric sensors to track thoroughbreds as they raced and trained at some of the top racetracks in the country. Using collected data, the team was able to identify miniscule stride changes associated with increased risk of injury, allowing intervention before a catastrophic breakdown. (ScienceDaily)(7/11/2024)