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Diagnosing Lameness

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Horse Hoof Cracks and Lameness

Raul Bras, DVM, CJF October 8, 2024

Can a horse go lame because of extreme hoof cracks and not being trimmed regularly?

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Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR October 8, 2024

A sports medicine specialist looks at what could cause a Western dressage horse to travel haunches-in during the right-lead canter.

Shoeing Horses For Their Riding Discipline

Chris White, DVM September 16, 2024

How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.

Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses

Lucile Vigouroux September 10, 2024

Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.

What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?

Chris White, DVM September 10, 2024

How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.

Diagnosing Equine Neck and Back Disease or Injury

The Horse Staff August 21, 2024

Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.

A Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease

Lucile Vigouroux August 14, 2024

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.

The Challenges of Managing Podotrochlosis in Horses Long-Term

Lucile Vigouroux August 14, 2024

Navicular syndrome, once feared as a career-ending diagnosis, can now be managed more effectively, despite ongoing challenges.

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Nora Grenager, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM August 5, 2024

Are horses that develop sepsis-related, supporting-limb, or idiopathic laminitis at a higher risk of developing endocrinopathic laminitis down the road?

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The Horse Staff August 2, 2024

Discover how veterinarians use lameness exams and diagnostic tools to help pinpoint the source of equine lameness in this visual guide. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.