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Lucile Vigouroux, MSc

Lucile Vigouroux holds a master’s degree in Equine Performance, Health, and Welfare from Nottingham Trent University (UK) and an equine veterinary assistant certification from AAEVT. She is a New-York-based freelance author with a passion for equine health and veterinary care. A Magnawave-certified practitioner, Lucile also runs a small equine PEMF therapy business. Her lifelong love of horses motivated her to adopt her college care horse, Claire, upon graduation.

Articles by: Lucile Vigouroux, MSc

The Breaking Point: Equine Coffin Bone Fractures

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc November 22, 2024

Find out how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries.

Gut Microbiota Profiling Might Help Detect Equine Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc November 20, 2024

Researchers investigated fecal sample analysis as a noninvasive alternative diagnostic method for IBD in horses.

Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Back Function

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc November 19, 2024

Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.

safe longeing; Poll Recap: Groundwork Practice

Horse Longeing Do’s and Don’ts

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc November 13, 2024

Experts share 15 tips for keeping you and your horse safe at both ends of the longe line. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

Horse Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc October 27, 2024

Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them.

Before Your Mare Foals

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc October 19, 2024

The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.

Prehabilitation for Horses Before Surgery

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc October 9, 2024

Your horse’s recovery from surgery should start long before heading to the OR.

Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc September 10, 2024

Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.

Horse Topline Troubles

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc August 31, 2024

Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how vets address them. Read more in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Lyme Disease in Horses; TAHC Continues Equine Piroplasmosis Testing

Equine Piroplasmosis Research Update

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc August 30, 2024

This tick-borne disease tends to spread as global horse transport rises. Learn about the findings and limitations of a recent retrospective study.

A Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc August 14, 2024

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.

The Challenges of Managing Podotrochlosis in Horses Long-Term

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc August 14, 2024

Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.

Study: Microbiome Changes in Horses With Glandular Gastric Disease

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc June 19, 2024

Researchers examined the relationship between gastric ulcers and the microbiome in the lower portion of the horse’s stomach.

Promoting Longevity in Performance Horses

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc June 11, 2024

A thorough examination of supporting soundness to help sport horses excel in the years to come. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

Improving Equine Fertility

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc May 15, 2024

To shed light on the fertility troubles many breeders encounter, two theriogenologists have shared 7 practical tips centered around getting a mare in foal.