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equine muscle disorders; Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore

5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 22, 2024

Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.

Conditioning Young Equine Athletes

Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD May 21, 2024

Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.

Complementary Therapies to Help Maintain Performance Horses

Katie Navarra May 20, 2024

Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best in this article from The Horse’s Spring 2024 issue.

Horse Topline-Building Tips

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 14, 2024

These 6 steps can help transform your horse’s topline from underdeveloped to well-toned.

saddle research trust conference; My Saddle Doesn't Fit My Horse...Now What?

Understanding Saddle Fit

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc May 7, 2024

Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.

Understanding Equine Muscle Atrophy

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc April 16, 2024

Explore the causes of and treatments for this common muscular problem in horses, along with prevention methods.

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?

Sarah Evers Conrad April 10, 2024

Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

Bulking Up: Does Your Horse Need to Gain Weight, Muscle, or Both?

Sarah Evers Conrad April 7, 2024

If you can see your horse’s ribs or his topline is lacking, he might need to gain weight or muscle. But how can you tell which he needs?

Signs That Your Saddle Doesn't Fit Your Horse

Causes of Poor Performance in the Equine Athlete

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc April 3, 2024

One expert shares 9 reasons why your horse might not be meeting your expectations and recommends taking a realistic look at both his and your athletic potential.

Vitamin E Helps Keep Horse Muscles Healthy

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 3, 2024

Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.

Deciphering Multilimb Lameness in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 20, 2024

Learn how veterinarians get to the bottom of this complex cause of poor performance.

Why Does My Horse Stumble After Jumping?

Rachel Gottlieb, DVM March 13, 2024

Find out what a veterinarian might look for when examining a horse that loses his balance after jumping a fence.

Condition Your Horse Like a Pro

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 7, 2024

How to help performance horses of all types reach peak fitness.

Equine Stereotypies: Vice or Coping Mechanism?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 4, 2023

Researchers are studying these behaviors and how they can affect equine health and welfare.

Shake Off the Winter Doldrums and Get Back in the Saddle

Is My Neurologic Horse Safe to Ride?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 4, 2023

The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.