Welcome to Horse Illustrateds weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCAs Right Horse program. This weeks adoptable horse is Prince! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.Photo courtesy Wild at Heart Horse RescueAdoptable Horse: Prince, a 3-year-old, 14.0hh Mustang geldingOrganization: Wild at Heart Horse Rescue, Lancaster, Calif.Get to Know Adoptable Horse PrincePrince is a 2022 Mustang gelding full of potential and personality! This young gentleman is currently in saddle training and making great progress under saddle. Hes easy to handle on the ground, halters and leads like a pro, and happily picks up his feet for the farrier.Prince enjoys turnout in a group and is always easy to catch afterward, proving hes both friendly and cooperative. With his sweet disposition and willingness to learn, Prince is ready for a loving adopter who wants to continue his training journey and build a lasting bond.If youre looking for a young, trainable Mustang with a heart as big as his potential, Prince might just be your perfect match!Contact Wild at Heart Horse Rescue today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Prince!Photo courtesy Wild at Heart Horse RescueASPCA Right HorseASPCA Right Horse is the online adoption platform of The Right Horse Initiative, a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition. A program of the ASPCA, their goal is to massively increase horse adoption in the United States. To find more adoptable horses and foster horses, visit www.myrighthorse.org. To learn more about The Right Horse, a program of the ASPCA, visit www.aspcarighthorse.org.The post ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Prince appeared first on Horse Illustrated Magazine.

Two Standardbreds in Kent County, Delaware, recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The horses, a 4-year-old gelding and a 7-year-old mare, developed clinical signs between Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. They were both euthanized.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.WNV 101West Nile virusis transmitted to horses via bites from infected mosquitoes. Not all infected horses show clinical signs, but those that do can exhibit:Flulike signs, where the horse seems mildly anorexic and depressed;Fine and coarse muscle and skin fasciculation (involuntary twitching);Hyperesthesia (hypersensitivity to touch and sound);Changes in mentation (mental activity), when horses look like theyre daydreaming or just not with it;Occasional drowsiness;Propulsive walking (driving or pushing forward, often without control); andSpinal signs, including asymmetrical weakness; andAsymmetrical or symmetrical ataxia.West Nile virus has no cure. However, some horses can recover with supportive care. Equine mortality rates can reach 30-40%.Studies have shown thatvaccines can be effective WNV prevention tools. Horses vaccinated in past years need an annual booster shot, but veterinarians might recommend two boosters annuallyone in the spring and another in the fallin areas with prolonged mosquito seasons. In contrast, previously unvaccinated horses require a two-shot vaccination series in a three- to six-week period. It takes several weeks for horses to develop protection against the disease following complete vaccination or booster administration.In addition to vaccinations, owners should work to reduce mosquito population and breeding areas and limit horses mosquito exposure by:Removing stagnant water sources;Dumping, cleaning, and refilling water buckets and troughs regularly;Keeping animals inside during insect feeding times (typically early in the morning and evening); andApplying mosquito repellents approved for equine use.

Ocala, FL World Equestrian Center Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce that Equine Instincts will be opening a premier art and home accents store at the new luxury outdoor shopping venue, The Shoppes Off 80th, in 2026. Spanning 6,310 square feet, the Equine Instincts store will bring a unique blend of equestrian-inspired art, nature and wildlife fine art as well as home accents[...]Read MoreThe post World Equestrian Center Ocala Welcomes Equine Instincts to The Shoppes Off 80th appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

Lovely to see back to back 4 and 5yo Burghley young event horse final winner Oscar and Mike Jacksons development as a 6yo in to the top 10 6yos in the world according to equiratings Oscar sold by us to Mike and his connections as a 3yo#bahgraduate

On Aug. 28, an 18-year-old grade gelding in Musselshell County, Montana, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). The horse was kept at a personal residence with one other equine. He is now quarantined. By working through the horses history and tracing previous locations where he lived, the state has identified approximately 50 potentially exposed horses that will be tested for EIA.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.About EIAEquine infectious anemiais a viral disease that attacks horses immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated instruments or needles.ACoggins test screens horses blood for antibodiesthat are indicative of the presence of the EIA virus. Most U.S. states require horses to have proof of a negative Coggins test to travel across state lines.Once an animal is infected with EIA, it is infected for life and can be a reservoir for the spread of disease. Not all horses show signs of disease,but those that do can exhibit:Progressive body condition loss;Muscle weakness;Poor stamina;Fever;Depression; andAnemia.EIA has no vaccine and no cure. A horse diagnosed with the disease dies, is euthanized, or must be placed under extremely strict quarantine conditions (at least 200 yards away from unaffected equids) for the rest of his life.

Lawrence Roger Soma, VMD, Dipl. ACVA, age 92, of Bolton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully from heart failure.Born in Queens, NY in 1933, he was the son of the late Angelo and Assunta (ne Lanza) Soma. Lawrence grew up in Bolton, Connecticut, and later raised his family in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Connecticut from 1950 to 1953 before earning his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania, in Kennett Square, in 1957.From 1960 until his retirement in 2013, Soma devoted more than five decades of service to the University of Pennsylvania. He held the titles of Marilyn M. Simpson professor of veterinary medicine and professor of anesthesia and clinical pharmacology at the New Bolton Center, later becoming emeritus professor. He also served as principal investigator of the Pennsylvania Horse & Harness Racing Commissions Research Program.A founding member of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology, Soma was internationally recognized for his contributions to veterinary anesthesia and clinical pharmacology. He served on numerous School and University committees, including multiple terms on the Committee on Appointments and Promotions, the Committee on Academic Status of Students, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, where he also served as chair. His dedication to education, research, and service shaped generations of veterinary students, clinicians, and scientists.In addition to his academic career, Soma proudly served his country in the United States Army Veterinary Corps. He was commissioned as a Captain, serving on active duty from 1958 to 1960 and in the Army Reserve from 1960 to 1966, during the Vietnam War era.Outside of his professional life, Lawrence was a talented woodworker who designed and built many pieces of furniture for his family. After retirement, he discovered a passion for woodturning and began crafting bowls. His work was both beautiful and cherished, reflecting the same patience and precision he brought to his career.

Air exchange in the barn is key to improving your horses respiratory health. | Adobe stockQ: What can I do to improve ventilation in my barn to help a horse with equine asthma?A: Horse owners are always looking to improve the air quality in their barns. This becomes more important when you have horses with a respiratory issue. To improve air quality means improving the ventilation in the barn and spaces where the horses spend time. It is important to remember that ventilation is the exchange of airremove the stale air that might have dust and other irritants and replace it with fresh airnot just moving air. Many farm owners use fans, but if there is no air exchange there is no ventilation.Improving ventilation means removing the stale air. This can be through a window in the stall or having an open area above the stall that allows air to escape. Without removing stale air there is no room for fresh air. Open stall doors and more open stall fronts (i.e., grates or bars on the front of the stall) help move fresh air into the stall. In some cases adding a stall fan can help, but it needs to assist in the air exchange, not just move air around.Consider the daily activities in the barn and choose the best times to do chores that can reduce air quality, such as cleaning stalls and sweeping the aisles, to reduce contaminants in the air. If possible, doing those daily chores when horses are out of the barn is ideal, but that can be a challenge.Keep the barn open and ensure good air exchange when doing these chores, especially if horses must be in the barn during this time.Take-Home MessageGood barn ventilation supports equine respiratory health by removing stale, dusty air and bringing in fresh air. Open stall fronts, windows, and vents can improve airflow, while fans should aid air exchange rather than circulate dust. Whenever possible, complete chores such as stall cleaning and sweeping while horses are outside to reduce exposure to irritants. Focus on creating steady air exchangefresh air in, stale air outfor healthier horses.