Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
October 6, 2025
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.
Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.
Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.
Vaccination, biosecurity, and sound barn management practices reduce the risk of equine respiratory disease and support faster recovery.
Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
High-quality protein digested in the small intestine helps supply essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, recovery, and performance in horses.
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.
Hemoperfusion—filtering blood through a column to remove toxins—shows promise for managing sepsis in horses with pleuropneumonia, endotoxemia, and more.
Researchers examine if clodronate exerts anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects on an articulating joint.
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Nutritional strategies targeting oxidative stress and inflammation can help maintain cellular balance and support a horse’s long-term health and performance.
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