Keeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR
June 19, 2024
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
How to prepare for your horse’s chiropractic adjustment and what to do after it’s complete. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Dr. Rosanna Marsella outlines the difference between these treatments and how you can determine which to use.
Back pain and topline dysfunction can shorten horses’ careers. Learn how one veterinarian diagnoses and treats this soundness problem.
Dr. Susan White explains how owners can manage horses with a history of chronic scratches.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best in this article from The Horse’s Spring 2024 issue.
One expert explains why poor riding or ill-fitting equipment is more likely to cause back pain than one discipline alone.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.
These 6 steps can help transform your horse’s topline from underdeveloped to well-toned.
Learn what might cause back pain in horses and how to identify it during equine back pain awareness week, brought you by NexHA.
Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Weigh the risks and benefits of various types of boots and wraps before strapping them to your horse’s legs.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
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