The Abscess Ruptured, But My Horse is Still Lame. Now What?
Karen Hopper Usher
March 3, 2026
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.
In this podcast episode two experts answer listener questions about managing horses that have metabolic problems. Sponsored by Dechra.
Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
Assessing a horse’s limbs, feet, and body can help you and your veterinarian identify anatomical traits that could end up being performance-affecting liabilities.
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their behavioral needs. Here’s what you need to consider.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Advances in imaging, individualized treatment protocols, and farrier-veterinarian collaboration now give many horses a chance to stay sound and in work. Read more in the Research Roundup 2025 Issue of The Horse.
Learn how hoof care and shoeing can affect a horse’s joint health in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect the hoof and a horse’s gait.
What causes delayed-onset muscle soreness in horses, and what does its occurrence tell us about our horses’ fitness levels? Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses that have 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.
Hoof care professionals share what they look for in a strong, sound foot and how to prevent common problems from developing. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Here’s how one veterinarian manages horses diagnosed with navicular syndrome to keep them comfortable in a performance career.
Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.
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