My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.
Tendon and ligament injuries are leading causes of poor performance in horses. Learn about different conventional and therapeutic treatment modalities in this visual guide. Sponsored by Astaria Global.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
New imaging techniques might make examining abnormalities of the fetlock easier for equine veterinarians.
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
Is club foot an inherited condition in horses? A veterinarian offers her thoughts.
No horse is perfect, and many with conformational flaws go on to compete successfully. What can you live with and how?
The steps you take to care for your horse both immediately after a competition and once you’re back home are important to his athletic longevity.
Are horses that develop sepsis-related, supporting-limb, or idiopathic laminitis at a higher risk of developing endocrinopathic laminitis down the road?
Weigh the risks and benefits of various types of boots and wraps before strapping them to your horse’s legs. Read more in the Riding Horse 2023 issue of The Horse.
Learn about the wound healing process and how to prevent and manage proud flesh.
Researchers have found that these full-leg garments significantly increase lymphatic flow, which could be useful for recovery in horses.
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a multifactorial infection commonly seen on a horse’s lower legs. Get tips for recognizing and managing this condition in our visual guide. Sponsored by Phovia Equine.
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