Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Can supplements improve a senior horse’s joint health once he has started showing signs of stiffness? One expert weighs in.
Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.
Maintain an exercise regimen, address your horse’s weight, and explore medication options to help keep your senior horse sound. 3 Penn Vet experts explain why.
Discover the importance of giving special attention to senior horses’ joints during Senior Horse Joint Care Awareness Week, sponsored by NexHA.
Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.
Resolving horse hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common hoof wounds and how vets treat them.
These 6 steps can help transform your horse’s topline from underdeveloped to well-toned.
Create a systematic training program to help you and your horse reach goals while minimizing your horse’s risk of injury and mental burnout.
A horse owner wonders if a farrier moving from barn to barn during the day could spread equine diseases.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why do some keep coming back? Two horse hoof experts answer these questions and more.
Weigh the risks and benefits of various types of boots and wraps before strapping them to your horse’s legs.
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis. Sponsored by Contura Vet.
Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.
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