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.
What You Need To Know
Breaking News
$2 million committed to fund EHV vaccine research
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has issued a formal call for research applications focused on development of a DNA vaccine against all variants of the virus.
EQUUS Launches ‘Farm Calls’ Podcast
The opening episode focuses on horse owners' hay and feed concerns.
Medieval warhorses were surprisingly small in stature, study shows
Contrary to cinematic depictions, most horses in medieval England were less than 14.2 hands high.
New veterinary school to open in New Jersey
The school, a first for the Garden State, plans to welcome its inaugural class of aspiring veterinarians in 2025
Watch live foaling cams in season 5 of Foal Patrol.
Live streaming cameras are trained on five mares at various farms around Kentucky, all due to foal in early 2022, while an associated educational website will provide further information.
Budweiser Clydesdales star in New Year's commercial
The touching ad from Anheuser-Busch features newborn foals finding their footing.
Christmas Eve fire destroys veterinary clinic
No horses or humans were injured at the blaze at Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Maryland
Betty White's support of equine health research remembered
The legendary actress worked closely with the Morris Animal Foundation for five decades to advance the health of horses and other animals around the world.
USDA withdraws proposal for amending the Horse Protection Act
The agency says it plans to issue strengthened regulations that incorporate more recent research.
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum adds three temporary exhibits
New exhibits in Amarillo, Texas, explore the role the American Quarter Horse played in United States history.
California Horse Racing Board releases statement on death of Medina Spirit
The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner collapsed and died during a workout at Santa Anita Park
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An optical illusion your horse can see
One common visual illusion that tricks the human brain also seems to fool horses as well.
Green horse, green rider: A storybook ending
A dangerous rogue is transformed into a beloved trail horse through the patience and wisdom of a man who refused to give up.
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