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What Treats Can I Feed My Laminitic Horse?    Horses with laminitis can still enjoy an occasional carrot or peppermint, but safer options include low-sugar fruits, veggies, and commercial treats. (thehorse.com)(10/24/2026)

California Thoroughbred Tests Positive for EHM    The horse lives in Los Angeles County, where 37 horses have been exposed. (thehorse.com)(10/23/2026)

Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for WNV    The case is located in Greene County. (thehorse.com)(10/23/2026)

Multiple New Pigeon Fever Cases Identified in Oregon    The cases are located in Deschutes, Crook, Umatilla, Jackson, and Morrow counties. (thehorse.com)(10/23/2026)

What Are Polyphenols and How Might They Benefit Horses?    Polyphenols occur naturally in forage and might support antioxidant defenses and regulate inflammation, but more research is needed. (thehorse.com)(10/23/2026)

Insulin Dysregulation Found in Nearly 1 in 4 of Sport Horses Tested    Researchers found body condition and neck fat did not reliably indicate insulin dysregulation in the sport horses they tested. (thehorse.com)(10/23/2026)

Horses 'mane' inspiration for new generation of social robots    Interactive robots should not just be passive companions, but active partners -- like therapy horses who respond to human emotion -- say researchers. (ScienceDaily)(5/28/2025)