Unsound and Overweight Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
August 21, 2024
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.
Discover how the horse’s immune system uses inflammation to defend against pathogens.
Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
A scientist highlights the importance of equestrian sports uniting and adopting science-based training methods to improve horse welfare beyond the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.
Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.
Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.
Here’s how officials plan to keep international equine athletes safe from infectious disease in Versailles.
What is ‘the good life for horses’? FEI officials and equine welfare experts weigh in on equine well-being ahead of the Olympic Games.
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.
Learn about 5 reasons to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic for your horse and the research behind them.
A detailed guide on whether hoof boots are suitable for your horse, covering reasons for use, selection, fitting, maintenance, and potential issues.
Learn about this tendon’s complex anatomy and how veterinarians rehab it when injured.
Follow these 12 tips to improve your horse’s welfare while on stall rest for injury or illness.
Find out what researchers are learning about the biomechanics of the barefoot hoof.
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