The Crooked Horse
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 4, 2019
What is a crooked horse? Our sources describe several kinds of crooked horses and how you can help.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
What is a crooked horse? Our sources describe several kinds of crooked horses and how you can help.
What can I shoe my horse with that will provide traction and reduce concussion when riding on paved roads?
Dissections showing underlying bone loss can help hoof care professionals know how to manage different types of hoof capsule damage.
Are young horses with poor or limited nutrition or exercise likely to develop problems later in life? If so, can these be reversed? Dr. Brian Nielsen responds.
A thorough PPE on off-track Thoroughbreds can pay dividends both now and years into the future of the horse’s second career.
Do you have a young horse in your life? Learn about young horse growth, development, exercise, and nutrition during this Q&A.
Canadian researchers shared the results of their footing and force studies at an international conference. One looked at limb loading force, while the other investigated the impact of footing firmness and horse size.
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Saddles with trees that are too narrow or too wide can reduce range of motion in horses’ backs, a study found.
My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?
Navicular syndrome management changed significantly in 2014 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bisphosphonates for treatment. Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Researchers found that the WFFS gene occurs as frequently in Brazil as it does in the U.S. and Germany, and breeders and vets might need to consider the gene in breeding programs with mares that have increased pregnancy losses.
Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?
French researchers found horses with simulated C6-C7 nerve compression had shortened strides, tightened gaits, and a general lack of shoulder tone.
Taking a horse from a sedentary state to active working fitness can be a form of rehabilitation. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all program. Learn how to safely transition your horse into an exercise program.
Patience and perseverance are key for bringing off-track Thoroughbreds back from injuries sustained post-racing.
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