Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
Could supplements or physical therapy help keep a horse with degenerative suspensory ligament disease sound?
See what science has revealed about the effectiveness of chiropractic care for treating musculoskeletal pain in horses.
Would your horse benefit from hind shoes? Learn more in this article from The Horse’s Fall 2026 issue.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
A horse’s topline can reveal clues about his overall health. Learn what causes topline loss and how to help your horse rebuild muscle.
Researchers are using CT scans and machine learning to identify bone changes that could help predict and prevent catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
How to prepare for your horse’s chiropractic adjustment and what to do after it’s complete.
Poor saddle fit can negatively impact your horse’s health, movement, and performance. Researchers describe the importance of regular saddle-fit checks by experts.
Quick fixes can miss the real cause. Instead, pursue an accurate diagnosis to better manage and rehab horses with back pain.
Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of back pain caused by kissing spines in horses.
High-speed maneuvers and abrupt stops can take a toll. Learn how to help Western performance athletes stay sound and competitive.
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.
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