Caring for Young Horse Joints
Haylie Pfeffer
May 8, 2025
In this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode an equine surgeon answers listener questions about joint care in young horses. Sponsored by Dechra.
In this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode an equine surgeon answers listener questions about joint care in young horses. Sponsored by Dechra.
In this episode we discuss osteoarthritis in horses with Dr. Kara Brown and how early diagnosis and regenerative therapies can improve equine joint health and performance.
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Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.
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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.
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.
Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
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