Help, My Horse Got Kicked!
Katie Navarra
July 15, 2026
Learn why horses get kicked, how veterinarians treat kick injuries, and tips on preventing them.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Learn why horses get kicked, how veterinarians treat kick injuries, and tips on preventing them.
Poor saddle fit can negatively impact your horse’s health, movement, and performance. Researchers describe the importance of regular saddle-fit checks by experts.
Quick fixes can miss the real cause. Instead, pursue an accurate diagnosis to better manage and rehab horses with back pain.
Register for this webcast to learn about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of back pain in horses.
Three experts offer suggestions for keeping horses in their teens primed for action. Read more in the Summer 2026 issue of The Horse.
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
High-speed maneuvers and abrupt stops can take a toll. Learn how to help Western performance athletes stay sound and competitive.
Should you cold hose or ice your horse’s legs after riding? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.
What does it mean when your veterinarian says your horse is “Grade 3 lame”? The answer lies in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ lameness scale.
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.
Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves. In this article we’ll highlight 4 of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
Protecting your young horse’s musculoskeletal system can help reduce his risk of injuries later in life.
Find out how antioxidants support your horse’s overall health and how to ensure his diet provides enough of them.
Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis can cause progressive fetlock dropping and joint pain. Learn how veterinarians manage affected horses.
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.
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