Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
Pain in senior horses often develops gradually, so owners might mistake subtle changes for normal aging. Learn to recognize the signs before they become more serious.
Two veterinarians answer your questions about senior horse expenses in this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Brought to you by CareCredit.
Three experts offer suggestions for keeping horses in their teens primed for action. Read more in the Summer 2026 issue of The Horse.
Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.
Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis can cause progressive fetlock dropping and joint pain. Learn how veterinarians manage affected horses.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
Joint injections can be complicated by a horse’s age, purpose, and health. Here’s how veterinarians approach various scenarios.
Read about how Mindful, a 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding, stayed competitive at the highest levels.
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.
Dr. Howland Mansfield describes the physical and behavioral changes owners might see in their horses as osteoarthritis progresses.
Dr. Lauren Trager describes the most common causes of lameness she sees in senior horses in this podcast excerpt.
Two experts answer questions about keeping horses sound through their senior years during this episode. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Simple management changes can help keep senior horses with osteoarthritis comfortable and active.
New studies highlight emerging stem cells, anti-inflammatory biologics, and joint biomaterials that may help horses with osteoarthritis stay sound longer.
How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success.
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