Turnout Time for Young Horse Joint Development
Turnout plays an important role in a horse’s physical and mental well-being. Time outside of the stall allows the horse to engage in natural exercise and social behavior. What role does turnout play in young horse development? In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Charlie Barton, BVetMed, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA, postdoctoral fellow at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, explains the benefits of ample turnout time on young horse joint health and development.
This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Caring for Young Horse Joints.” Listen to the full recording here.
About the Expert:
Charlotte Barton, BVetMed, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA
Charlotte Barton, BVetMed, MS, Dipl. ACVS-LA, earned her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College in London and, after completing two internships in the U.S., undertook a surgery residency at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins. After residency Barton stayed on at CSU as a postdoctoral fellow and her research interests include cartilage repair techniques and gene therapy.
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