The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care

"There isn’t one magic bullet that can guarantee a long, productive athletic career for your horse. Many factors—some within our control, others not—stress your horse’s musculoskeletal system and, over time, increase his chances of sustaining both soft tissue injuries and joint damage. Experts agree that mitigating the stressors on your horse’s body over time, as it accumulates wear and tear, is the best way to promote long-term soundness and performance." In our newest interactive feature, we take a comprehensive look at supporting soundness to help sport horses perform into the years ahead. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gTj5Nu3c This feature is brought to you by Arthramid® Vet USA. #horsehealth #sporthorses #veterinarycare #arthramidvet #conturavet

This past week, American Horse Publications recognized The Horse and TheHorse.com with several Equine Media Awards for work published by our team and freelance writers in 2023. The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, our print and digital magazine, won first place General Excellence in its circulation category. Additional awards: • 1st Place, Horse Care Single Article: Everything You Need to Know About Laminitis in Horses, written by Christa Lesté-Lasserre. https://lnkd.in/eJxwgSKu • 1st Place, Service to the Consumer Article: The Current Cost of Horse Ownership, written by Karen Hopper Usher. https://lnkd.in/edrQsqNA • 1st Place, Service to the Industry Article: Where Have All the Horse Doctors Gone?, written by Lucile Vigouroux. https://lnkd.in/ezvmHNf5 • 2nd Place, Service to the Industry Article: The Dwindling Supply of Equine Veterinarians, written by Lucile Vigouroux. https://lnkd.in/e8eMsXgX • 2nd Place, Horse Care Single Article: Prehabilitation Before Surgery, written by Lucile Vigouroux. https://lnkd.in/e8MJMQiK • 3rd place, Service to the Consumer Article: Solving the Equine Asthma Riddle, written by Anna Sochocky. https://lnkd.in/ea7kAaC6 • 3rd Place, Equine Media Editorial Design: Understanding Saddle Fit, design by Claudia Summers, photo by Shelley Paulson. Thank you to AHP for these honors and congratulations to all of the winners!

Results from a national survey found 92% of owners considered horses commingling at events to be at slight to very low risk for contracting an infectious disease agent, and fewer than 30% of owners take their horses’ temperatures prior to attending an event. Read more about the survey results and how you can protect your horse from infectious disease at TheHorse.com during Biosecurity Awareness Month, brought to you by Zoetis. https://lnkd.in/e7p2GSDz #veterinarians #horsehealth #horseowners

When should veterinarians use kerosene in broodmares? How should they administer it? Two equine reproduction experts answer these questions and more. https://lnkd.in/eKRDrTbR Find resources about late-term pregnancy troubles, improving equine fertility, and more in our Professional's Guide to Equine Reproduction, sponsored by Bionote USA. https://lnkd.in/eAeVWHGv #horsehealth #veterinarians #breedinghorses

Managing skin problems in horses can be challenging, especially in warmer months. Join us for a FREE Ask TheHorse Live Q&A on Thursday, May 9 and get your questions answered about identifying and managing common skin problems in horses! Dr. Susan White and Dr. Rosanna Marsella will be joining us to answer your questions during the hour-long event, brought to you by Kinetic Vet. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/eXjd2KfB

Stay up-to-date with the latest equine disease alerts by visiting https://lnkd.in/ee9X_YZ4 and signing up for TheHorse.com's free Horse Health enewsletter! The EDCC Health Watch is a program brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim that distributes disease alerts and information from the Equine Disease Communication Center throughout the industry.

💻 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭! Join us on Thursday, April 18 for a free webcast, brought to you by Arthramid® Vet USA. During the presentation, Dr. Meg Green will review material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/et8fwAZY *All registrants will receive a link to the webcast recording once it's available on TheHorse.com. #horsehealth #webcast #education #veterinarians

Certified veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants play a crucial role on the veterinary support staff at equine practices. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eh793k4a Veterinarian wellness coverage is brought to you by Sentinel Horse Nutrition. View more coverage at https://lnkd.in/eQp3avAZ.   #veterinarypractice #veterinarians #horsehealth #Sentinel

April is Equine Allergy Awareness Month on The Horse, where we’ve partnered with Kinetic Vet to help educate owners about equine allergies. Look for allergy-related content all month on TheHorse.com, our Facebook page and Twitter feed, and in our e-newsletters. https://lnkd.in/eWB2NGAs #horsehealth #TheHorse #horseowners

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of lameness in horses, responsible for approximately 60% of lameness cases. This interactive feature provides a comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Read now: https://lnkd.in/dzz4R7S4 Brought to you by Bimeda. #horsehealth #equine #veterinarycare