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From Hoof Testers to MRI
Built to Last: Ideal Equine Conformation
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 19, 2021
Assessing a horse’s limbs, feet, and body can help you and your veterinarian identify anatomical traits that could end up being performance-affecting liabilities.
Read MoreStudy: One Toe is Better Than Multiple Toes for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 10, 2018
A single-toe format “outweighed the costs” of multiple-toe formats as horses gained body mass and grew longer legs.
Read MoreFrom Hoof Testers to MRI
by Brendan Furlong, MVB, MRCVS | Nov 30, 2016
Take a look at the evolution of diagnosing distal limb lameness in sport horse practice with Dr. Brendan Furlong.
Read MoreInfographic: Equine Joint Structure and Function
by The Horse Staff | May 30, 2014
Learn about how horse joints work and how you can keep your horse’s joints healthy with this step-by-step visual guide.
Read MoreThe Horse’s Skeleton: Hind Limbs
by Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM | Nov 3, 2010
Learn about the structure and function of your horse’s powerful hind limbs with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Read MoreHorse Conformation Conundrums
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 1, 2010
Be it for racing, reining, or riding, a horse needs to be put together properly; but does a horse need to be put together perfectly?
Read MoreThe Horse’s Skeleton: Forelimbs
by Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM | Sep 15, 2010
Learn about the structure and function of your horse’s forelimbs with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Read MoreTendons and Ligaments: Anatomy and Physiology
by Les Sellnow | Sep 1, 2006
Tendon and ligament injuries often go hand in hand with horses involved in vigorous athletic pursuits. However, many tendon and ligament injuries can be avoided through proper conditioning and training regimens and by not pushing a horse beyond its limits in racing or other competitions.
Read MoreTendons: Keep Them Moving
by Marcia King | Aug 1, 2004
Like keeping the pistons of an engine lubricated for smooth, easy movement, the tendon sheaths of a horse function similarly by providing a friction-free environment in which tendons can move.
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