Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
Erica Larson
January 7, 2025
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Find out how orthopedic therapies are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses in the Research Roundup 2024 issue of The Horse.
Assessing a horse’s limbs, feet, and body can help you and your veterinarian identify anatomical traits that could end up being performance-affecting liabilities.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect hooves in The Horse‘s 2024 Research Roundup issue.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.
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.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.
Two veterinarians explain why horses develop hunter’s bumps and how to treat them.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, thrush, and more. Read more in The Horse‘s Winter 2024 issue!
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