The Horse Magazine

Since 1995, The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care has been a vital resource for horse owners and caretakers who take their responsibilities seriously. This monthly magazine is designed for hands-on owners and managers of all breeds and disciplines, and is guided by a board from the American Association of Equine Veterinarians (AAEP). It offers up-to-date, easy-to-understand, and practical information on horse health, care, management, and welfare.

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Ask TheHorse Live Q&A: Understanding Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses

2 days ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Register for this Ask TheHorse Live event to hear two experts answer listener questions about hind-limb lameness in horses. Sponsored by American Regent.
Maintaining Soundness in Western Performance Horses

4 days ago | thehorse.com | Katie Navarra

Western performance horses often execute high-speed maneuvers, sharp turns, and powerful stops. Whether competing in reining, cutting, roping, barrel racing, or reined-cow-horse events, these horses face significant physical demands that put strain on their joints, muscles, and tendons.
Can Young Horses Develop Joint Disease?

3 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

A listener wants to know what osteoarthritis means in horses. Can young horses develop joint disease?
Safe Young Horse Training Practices

3 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

One expert answers a listener’s question about the safety of longeing her 2-year-old horse in this podcast excerpt.
Case Study: Keeping the Older Show Horse Competitive

3 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Many horse owners, riders, and trainers expect their horses’ athletic potential to diminish as they enter their later years; however, some horses remain healthy and happy in their work well past what many would consider their peak years. As horses age, they might experience more joint pain associated with osteoarthritis, digestive problems or a decline in gut health, or decreased performance.
Turnout Time for Young Horse Joint Development

4 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Find out how the amount of time your young horse spends in turnout might affect his joint development, especially in the first years of life.
Using Supplements as Part of a Broader Horse Health Strategy

4 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

In performance horses, every aspect of care—from nutrition and farriery to conditioning and recovery—works together to influence the animal’s long-term soundness and success. Veterinarians or equine nutritionists might recommend supplements as part of multimodal approach to support horses’ overall wellness or help manage chronic conditions.
Ask TheHorse Live Q&A: Planning for Equine Emergencies

1 month ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Planning ahead for equine emergencies can help you avoid delays in care and unexpected expenses. You can prepare for these emergencies by having your veterinarian’s contact information visible and your horse’s medical records current. Posting emergency contacts in the barn and training staff in basic first aid can reduce the risk of compounding injuries—and bills.
Keeping the School Horse Sound and Healthy

1 month ago | thehorse.com | Lucile Vigouroux

How do you preserve your school horses’ health, soundness, and well-being long-term? This difficult question challenges every good horseman, says Jesslyn Bryk-Lucy, DVM, cAVCA, professor of equine studies and resident veterinarian at Centenary University, in Long Valley, New Jersey, where she manages the daily medical needs of the school’s approximately 85-horse herd.
Helping Clients Navigate Equine Supplements: The Veterinarian’s Role

1 month ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

With thousands of equine supplements on the market—ranging from joint support and digestive aids to calming formulas and coat enhancers—horse owners often look to veterinarians for guidance on what their animals might need. Veterinarians can help them determine when supplements are necessary for their horses, which ones are appropriate, and how to avoid ineffective or potentially harmful choices.