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Keeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
by Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR | Jul 27, 2022
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Read MoreFront Foot Lameness in Horses: Don’t Forget the Exam
by Casey Gruber, DVM | Jun 29, 2022
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
Read More7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know
by Katie Navarra | Dec 31, 2021
What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse’s soundness and performance? Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreBuilt to Last: Ideal Equine Conformation
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 19, 2021
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.
Read MoreHorse Conformation Changes: From Toeing-Out to Toeing-In
by Josh Zacharias, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR | Jun 17, 2020
What could cause a change in an adult horse’s leg conformation?
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Horse’s Joint Supplement?
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Feb 18, 2019
With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.
Read MoreSudden Conformation Change in an Aged Mare
by Harry Werner, VMD | Oct 24, 2018
A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
Read MoreThe Conformationally Challenged Equine Athlete
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 1, 2018
No horse is perfect, and many with conformational flaws go on to compete successfully. What can you live with and how?
Read MoreThe Most Common Western Performance Horse Lamenesses
by Erica Larson | Mar 7, 2018
The more data vets have on the injuries Western horses experience, the more they can do to try to rehabilitate or prevent them, one practitioner says.
Read MoreCase Report: Diagnosing Lameness in a Barrel Racer
by World Equine Veterinary Association | Mar 3, 2018
Find out how an owner’s careful management after an injury occurred likely prevented a fatal outcome for a Quarter Horse gelding.
Read MoreTips for Returning Horses to Work After Soft Tissue Injury
by Erica Larson | Feb 25, 2017
Tailored rehab plans and frequent veterinary checks are just two pieces of the rehabilitation puzzle.
Read MoreTop Surgery Studies of 2016
by Erica Larson | Feb 8, 2017
Dr. Elizabeth Santschi recaps studies on fracture recovery, joint injections, sarcoid treatments, and more.
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