Caring for Young Horse Joints
Maintaining a young horse’s joint health is crucial for his long-term soundness and performance. Proper nutrition plays a foundational role to maximize skeletal health and development. Incorporating age-appropriate physical conditioning can also improve overall musculoskeletal health. Scheduling regular veterinary check-ups can help your veterinarian diagnose and treat joint disease early, which help slow the progression of osteoarthritis and minimize associated pain. Tune into our live event Thursday, May 8 where one expert will answer listener questions about young horse joint care.
Ask The Horse Live begins on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
About the Expert:

Charlotte Barton BVetMed, MS, DACVS-LA
Charlie earned her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College in London, and after completing two internships in the US undertook a surgery residency at Colorado State University. After residency Charlie stayed on at CSU as a postdoctoral fellow and her research interests include cartilage repair techniques and gene therapy.

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