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.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how vets address them. Read more in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.
There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Sources reveal what they’ve learned about common hoof conditions such as abscesses and sheared heels.
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