What Are Sidebone and Ringbone in Horses?
Elizabeth Acutt, DVM
August 18, 2025
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
Dr. Howland Mansfield answers a listener question about the connection between equine metabolic problems, such as PPID, and hind-limb lameness.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Learn how horses go from metabolic to laminitic and ways to manage them.
One veterinarian explains how to manage horse hoof puncture wounds and ensure they heal properly.
Use these tips to help your horse not just tolerate farrier visits but also enjoy them.
A veterinarian describes when sedation might be necessary for your horse’s farrier visit, common sedatives for farrier work, and safety considerations.
Your farrier plays an important part in your horse’s hoof health. Remembering a few simple things can help the appointment run smoothly.
Grass sugar levels shift with time of day, season, and weather. Careful turnout timing can help prevent problems in horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis.
Learn the latest on equine endocrine disease—causes, diagnosis, dynamic testing, and whole-horse treatment strategies—beyond just laminitis. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
The latest research-based recommendations on managing equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Laminitis in horses involves multiple pain pathways. Here’s how veterinarians can effectively address them using targeted treatment strategies.
Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
An equine veterinarian describes why uneven pressure on the hoof can cause quarter cracks and how farriers can manage them using corrective trimming and shoeing.
A podiatrist gives his tips for keeping a horse with chronic laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome comfortable.
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