
Can Shoeing Improve How Show Horses Move?
Proper shoeing aligns with a horse’s conformation and job, enhancing natural abilities with minimal interference.
Proper shoeing aligns with a horse’s conformation and job, enhancing natural abilities with minimal interference.
Ah, the age-old question: When managing horse wounds, should you wrap them or let them “air out”? Researchers are working to determine whether bandaging is the best option and in what circumstances.
Learn how and why this approach is a cornerstone in the treatment of dorsal spinous process impingement.
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.
Do you suspect your horse is lame? Here we’ll show you how to fine-tune your riding senses to recognize lameness when you’re on your horse.
Two veterinarians explain why horses develop hunter’s bumps and how to treat them.
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
Researchers found that aged horses with PPID (equine Cushing’s disease) might be at a higher risk of losing bone density, especially in non-weight-bearing bones.
Conformation, saddle fit, rider body weight, and training practices can all influence function—and dysfunction—in your horse’s topline.
Behavioral issues in horses often stem from underlying physical problems, requiring careful evaluation to identify and address root causes.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.
Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.
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