EQUUS: The Horse Owner’s Resource
Welcome to EQUUS, the magazine more horse owners turn to for advice and information. EQUUS covers all breeds and riding disciplines. Our main interest is providing important information about horses in the most interesting and enjoyable way possible. Each quarter the EQUUS team presents the latest on equine research, horse care information and training techniques—it’s a must-read for people dedicated to their horses and the equestrian lifestyle.
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Breaking News
Endurance riding convention goes virtual for 2021
Open to interested equestrians in the U.S., Canada and around the world, the online convention features eight seminars.
Appaloosa Horse Club unveils new website
The modernized site includes improved, user-friendly navigation and up-to-date news items.
Registration now open for 44th annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium
The event includes two days of informative and fun virtual presentations for teens and adult leaders across the equine industry.
American Horse Publications launches fifth Equine Industry Survey
Horse owners who live in the United States, are 18 years of age and older, and who currently own or manage at least one horse are invited to participate.
Annual report on Shackleford Banks horses released
At the end of 2020, 117 horses lived on the North Carolina barrier island, including two 27-year-old mares.
Dechra Veterinary Products expands Equine portfolio with addition of Zimeta® (dipyrone injection)
Zimeta is the first and only approved drug to control fever in horses.
Report concludes veterinarians should perform exams to detect soreness in Tennessee Walking Horses
The National Academies of Sciences report also recommends revising the scar rule.
Equine Welfare Data Collective begins 2021 data drive
Information gathered from rescues, adoption centers, shelters and other organizations will be used to enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk equines.
Quarantine lifted for Michigan farm after threat of neurologic EHV-1 outbreak passes
Only one horse on the property was affected and has since tested negative for the virus twice.
Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association's postseason shows canceled
The organization's board of directors voted to cancel several championship shows due to COVID-19 risks.
Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission formed
The commission is charged with studying the status of equine health and emerging equine health issues.
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Most Recent
Three things to do for a horse having a heaves flare-up
If an acute heaves episode occurs, call the veterinarian and then do these three things to help your horse.
4 facts about heaves in horses
Do you know the basics about equine asthma (commonly known as heaves)?
5 equine diseases linked to vitamin E deficiency
Lack of vitamin E puts horses at risk of several neuromuscular disorders. Here are the most common ones.
When your horse colics in winter
Impactions are the most common cause of cold-weather colics but horses can develop any type of digestive upset at any time of year.
4 facts about stocking up
If both of your horse’s hind fetlocks become puffy in the dead of winter, chances are the cause is a relatively harmless condition known as “stocking up.”
How to handle a heaves flare up
If dust, mold and other environmental factors trigger an acute episode, call the veterinarian and do the following three things.
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