Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
‘Serviceable soundness’ is key for any horse to perform comfortably. Explore what this concept means to professionals across the equine industry.
Dr. Jennifer Feiner Groon explains how veterinarians might use 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel to prevent and treat equine osteoarthritis in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
Corticosteroids vs. orthobiologics vs. polyacrylamide hydrogels. How do veterinarians choose which is best? One veterinarian explains in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Can a warmup or cooldown routine affect equine joint health? What is the best way to start and finish your horse’s exercise routine? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.
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.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.
Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.
Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
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