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Water Treadmills vs. Swimming for Horses
by Haylie Kerstetter | May 10, 2023
Water treadmills and swimming can be useful when rehabilitating or conditioning horses. Learn how to choose the right option for your horse based on your goals.
Read MoreDealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts
by Marcia King | May 8, 2023
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Read MoreGeriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider
by Emily Helstrom | Mar 14, 2023
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Read MoreScientists Validate Safety of Equine Blood Flow Restriction
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 28, 2023
Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.
Read MoreHydrotherapy to Rehabilitate and Condition Horses
by Erica Larson | Feb 10, 2023
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.
Read MoreStem Cell Therapy for Sport Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 30, 2023
Learn more about stem cell therapy and how veterinarians use it to help rehabilitate injured horses.
Read MoreThe Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses
by Chris White, DVM | Jan 27, 2023
Soft tissue injuries can occur in any horse. Learn about the injury cascade and how to help horses on the road to recovery.
Read MoreRehabilitation for Equine Companions
by Alaina Lamp, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Jan 24, 2023
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
Read MoreThe Road to Recovery: Rehabilitating Horses With Lower-Limb Injuries
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Dec 21, 2022
Veterinarians share their advice for preventing lower-limb problems and rehabilitating injured horses, from therapies to back-to-work schedules.
Read MoreEquine Tendon Injuries: Reducing the Strain
by Sherry A. Johnson, DVM, MS Dipl. ACVSMR | Nov 23, 2022
Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
Read MoreHow To Maximize a Horse’s Suspensory Ligament Ultrasound Exam
by Shoshana Rudski | Nov 22, 2022
Practitioner technique and skill determine the value of ultrasound images of the suspensory ligament.
Read MoreSoft Tissue Injury Awareness Week, Sponsored by Butterfly
by The Horse Staff | Nov 21, 2022
Look for educational information about soft tissue injuries in horses on TheHorse.com starting November 21.
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