Recent study results suggest that it’s normal for saddles to shift left to right during the stride, as long as the movement is so slight it’s hard to actually see.
What kind of physical damage can be done when a horse pulls back violently? A sports medicine practitioner weighs in.
Download free reports on laminitis, senior horse care, medication administration tips, kissing spines, regenerative medicine, OCD lesions, and more.
Saddle pads are made in a variety of materials for many functions. Find out how they impact your horse.
Read the latest in equine health research, news, and information presented at the 2018 British Equine Veterinary Congress in Birmingham, England.
When a horse shows signs of poor performance, rearing or bucking under saddle, and sensitivity when grooming, an owner might conclude that he has a sore back. But when is an issue truly back pain, and when is it secondary to another orthopedic issue? One veterinarian weighs in.
Diagnosing SI injuries in horses remains challenging. One veterinarian recommends practitioners rule out other causes of pain when making a diagnosis and take a systemic approach using all available modalities.
Top tweets and take-homes from Monday’s educational sessions on topics including saddle fit and mare reproduction.
Neck pain in horses remains challenging for veterinarians to diagnose and treat, but new options are on the horizon, one practitioner says.
In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore full-body rehabilitation options, from the horse’s head to tail.
Read top tweets and take-home messages from industry experts on common racing injuries, their approach to effective rehab and what they’ve seen horses go on to do after recovery.
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain horse breeds, disciplines, and age groups. Download this special report to learn more.
Veterinarians have tested a new method for assessing equine performance with positive results.
The saddle you bought a decade ago for your now-retired show horse doesn’t fit your new prospect. Now what? Learn how to find a saddle fitter, buy or modify a saddle, and recognize the right fit for your horse.
Degeneration involves changes in the discs’ color, texture, and integrity due to age and possibly use, researchers said.
Researchers in the United Kingdom are hoping owners of horses diagnosed with or suspected of having back problems will complete a survey for a study in progress.
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