Veterinarians commonly use joint injections to treat joint disease in horses, but how do they decide which product suits each case? Jennifer Feiner Groon, VMD, of The Feiner Equine, in Ringoes, New Jersey, describes the pros and cons of the most commonly used joint injection options and how veterinarians select the right one for your horse.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Preventive Equine Joint Care.” Listen to the full recording here.

About the Experts

Jennifer Feiner Groon, VMD

Jennifer Feiner Groon, VMD, is an equine veterinarian with a focus on sports medicine. Graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, she has since built a successful practice, The Feiner Equine, where she splits her time between Central New Jersey and Wellington, Florida. Groon’s career has been marked by a diverse range of experiences. Prior to establishing her own practice, she served as a member of the Hagyard Equine Medical group in Lexington, Kentucky, and an ambulatory veterinarian at MidAtlantic Equine Medical Institute in Ringoes, New Jersey. She served as the Head of Quarantine and a USEF/FEI Veterinary Apprentice at the 2007 Beijing Welcome Games Test Event and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. She was actively involved with the Area II and Area VIII Eventing Teams during the 2009 FEI Adequan North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. In 2010, she was in charge of the quarantine efforts at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. In her free time, she competes in hunter and jumper disciplines. She loves sharing her passion of everything about animals with her family.