Osteoarthritis Progression in Horses
Haylie Pfeffer
April 17, 2026
Dr. Howland Mansfield describes the physical and behavioral changes owners might see in their horses as osteoarthritis progresses.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Dr. Howland Mansfield describes the physical and behavioral changes owners might see in their horses as osteoarthritis progresses.
What medications do veterinarians use in broodmares and are they safe? Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
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.
Therapeutic heel elevation does reduce equine flexor tendon strain, but responses vary by individual horse, tendon, and degree of elevation.
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
Getting your horse ready for show season starts at home. Here’s how to make sure he’s truly ready before you head back to the ring.
A comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Watch this webcast to learn more about equine orthobiologics and how veterinarians can use them in horses. Sponsored by Dechra.
From palpation to nerve blocks, get an inside look at today’s lameness exam in horses in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.
Meet Beau and follow the 8-year-old Quarter Horse’s journey from subtle lameness to return to performance.
Two experts answer questions about keeping horses sound through their senior years during this episode. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
This common hoof change can be a hidden cause of lameness in horses. Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Do you suspect your horse is lame? Here we’ll show you how to fine-tune your riding senses to recognize lameness when you’re on your horse.
Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times.
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