Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
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.
Some horses readily express their discomfort. Others are quieter. Learn to look for subtle signs of pain in your horse.
The annual conference will cover topics ranging from barefoot trimming and laminitis treatment to eye and respiratory disease.
Get advice about keeping senior horses’ joints comfortable from Dr. Bryan Waldridge, who treats retired champion racehorses at Old Friends, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
What is a venogram, and how is it used to help diagnose laminitis?
The Retired Racehorse Project offers three educational seminars on Friday, Oct. 4, hosted by the editors of The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.
After a horse has had a bout of laminitis, can she be brought up slowly on grass again? If so, how soon can this be done?
Learn how to prepare for, prevent, and handle potential emergencies on the trail.
Aging horses often require individualized care to keep them comfortable and happy. Listen as our expert answers questions about senior horse health conditions, nutrition, hoof care, and more.
Renowned researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton gave a keynote presentation about equine locomotion at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium. Here’s our exclusive recap.
Because research into vortex wave circulation therapy is new, one researcher sought to understand how it might be helping horses, and she produced measurable results.
Placing a boot on a horse’s weaker leg can use proprioception to help him build muscle force and reverse asymmetry, a study finds.
Discover useful information about an eventing horse’s fitness and ability by looking at these three measurements.
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