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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EDCC Health Watch
Maine EHV quarantine released
The training facility in York County where one horse was positive for neurologic herpesvirus has been released from quarantine.
EDCC Health Watch
Vesicular stomatitis in four California horses
The horses live at a private facility in San Diego County.
Horse Health Tips
Horse Health Tips: Understanding colic
Learn the causes, signs and treatments of this painful disorder in Episode 3 of our how-to video series, brought you by Zoetis.
Diseases
Beware arena dust
Bacteria-laden dust in riding rings poses a health risk to horses and riders alike.
EDCC Health Watch
Ontario foal positive for strangles
The suckling filly resides in the Regional Municipality of York and was referred to an equine hospital.
Diagnosis
Equine coronavirus risk factors identified
A North Carolina outbreak helped researchers identify factors that put horses at risk of developing equine coronavirus.
Diseases
New option for equine eye treatment
Acetaminophen show promise as a treatment for uveitis and other painful equine eye conditions
News
UPHA scholarship deadlines approach
This year’s financial awards honor Sandra Hall and Maria Knight
Horse Care
Equine amniotic membrane for wound healing
Amnion dressings can be useful in supporting wound healing in horses, particularly for injuries on the lower leg and other vulnerable areas.
Farm and Barn
What does equine welfare really mean?
A survey of Canadian horse owners about equine housing practices reveals a disconnect between perceptions of “equine welfare” and “standard of care.”