Horse Care: When Less is More
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
May 27, 2026
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
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.
Learn about common joint issues in horses and current preventive and therapeutic approaches.
In this podcast excerpt Dr. JD Conway explains how veterinarians might be able to slow the progression of equine joint disease.
Researchers believe iPAAG could reduce synovial membrane stiffness in horses with osteoarthritis.
Learn how to manage your horse following an arthritis diagnosis and how veterinarians treat this disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
Find out what to expect during an equine soundness examination. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
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