What Are Sidebone and Ringbone in Horses?
Elizabeth Acutt, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVR
August 18, 2026
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
Effective joint therapy involves matching treatment to the horse, the diagnosis, and underlying health risks.
Delaying treatment, letting horses get overweight, and other common mistakes can contribute to arthritis progression and affect comfort and performance over time.
Find out how antioxidants support your horse’s overall health and how to ensure his diet provides enough of them.
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. An equine veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
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.
Subtle joint inflammation can limit performance before lameness appears. Learn how to recognize early stress and support active horses in training.
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.
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
A comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Two experts answer questions about keeping horses sound through their senior years during this episode. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
An owner’s doctor is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse gets them every six months. Is that cause for concern?
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