Trouble’s Afoot: Signs Your Horse Has a Hoof Problem Brewing
Diane E. Rice
August 15, 2020
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Find out what hoof problems you can safely manage yourself and when to call in your farrier and/or veterinarian.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a neurologic disease that can be difficult to diagnose and can threaten a horse’s athletic future. Learn more about this complicated and consequential condition.
A lot of people use the words laminitis and founder interchangeably. Are these two conditions the same thing?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have linked bone loss to proximal sesamoid bone fractures in California racehorses.
Is your horse approaching his retirement years? Learn how to keep your horse happy and healthy after his athletic career.
Veterinarians need to assess horses, diagnose the cause of pain, and start medical management early for the best prognosis.
Dr. Stephen Duren outlines the best forage for free feeding horses with insulin resistance that might be susceptible to laminitis.
Dr. Hilary Clayton offers advice on the best way to warm up and supple your horse at the beginning of your ride.
Learn about this therapy designed to provide support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting their range of motion.
What could cause a change in an adult horse’s leg conformation?
Learn why this fetlock injury occurs and how veterinarians diagnose it.
Whether big or small, these hoof wall imperfections require prompt repair and stabilization.
MRI exams are more expensive than most other diagnostics. But with better associated recovery rates, it might be a worthwhile investment, say researchers.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
Your laminitis survivor’s true prognosis depends on how you manage him after the worst is over.
Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.
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