Chris White, DVM

Chris White, DVM, was raised in central Maine and competed in barrel racing his entire childhood. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College, in Prince Edward Island, Canada. His interests include performance horse medicine, ophthalmology, and dental care. He has practiced in Upstate New York, New England, and Atlantic Canada.

Articles by Chris White, DVM

The Value of Hoof Radiographs

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Sep 28, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Problems, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Navicular Problems, Radiography (X rays), Vet and Professional

A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.

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Stop the Spread of Equine Infectious Disease

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Sep 19, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Salmonella, Vet and Professional, Veterinary Practice

Learn how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.

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Equine Joint Injections: Case by Case

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Aug 16, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Back and Spine, Bone & Joint Problems, Hindlimb, Horse Care, Lameness, Lower Limb, Mare Care, Medications, Muscle and Joint Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Regenerative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Stallion Care, Vet and Professional

Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.

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3-Legged Lameness in Horses: The Likely Players

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Aug 10, 2022 | Abscesses, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Fractures, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness

Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight four of the most common causes of sudden lameness.

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Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Jul 27, 2022 | Arenas, Article, Farrier Issues, Footing, Gait Patterns, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Shoeing, Sports Medicine

Learn how farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.

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The All-Important Equine Prepurchase Exam

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Jul 13, 2022 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Purchase Exams, Sports Medicine, Vital Signs & Physical Exam

What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.

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What Does it Mean When a Horse’s Hock Is ‘Fused’?

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Jul 6, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Lower Limb, Older Horse Care Concerns

Osteoarthritis in horses’ hocks can lead to joint fusion. For some affected horses, this might be a good thing. Find out why.

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Senior Horses: Handle With Care

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Jun 22, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Horse Care, Joint Supplements, Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pain Management

Osteoarthritis can be an insidious process and a common consequence of aging. Learn how horses’ joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep them comfortable.

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What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

Posted by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022 | Abscesses, Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Farrier Issues, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Cracks, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Sole Bruises, Thrush

How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

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The Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses

Posted by Chris White, DVM | Mar 23, 2022 | Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Sports Medicine

Soft tissue injuries can occur in any horse. Learn about the injury cascade and how to help horses on the road to recovery in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.

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