Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Advances in imaging, individualized treatment protocols, and farrier-veterinarian collaboration now give many horses a chance to stay sound and in work. Read more in the Research Roundup 2025 Issue of The Horse.
In this podcast excerpt Dr. Beau Whitaker explains how veterinarians choose the right joint injection product for each horse.
Learn how hoof care and shoeing can affect a horse’s joint health in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect the hoof and a horse’s gait.
What causes delayed-onset muscle soreness in horses, and what does its occurrence tell us about our horses’ fitness levels? Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Hoof care professionals share what they look for in a strong, sound foot and how to prevent common problems from developing. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Learn how veterinarians differentiate neurologic conditions in horses from musculoskeletal lameness and how exams, imaging, and technology help guide diagnosis.
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.
Biometric sensors and other technologies are reshaping how we monitor horse health and performance across various disciplines.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Overly moist or dry and brittle hooves tend to break and bruise, leaving horses footsore or causing issues with shoe retention. Here are tips for hardening hooves.
Genomic tools help breeders pair for performance and temperament while avoiding inherited health risks in the next generation of performance horses.
Positron emission tomography (PET) can reveal active processes other diagnostic modalities might miss. Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Two hoof care experts answer questions about common hoof issues including subsolar abscesses, bruises, and thrush.
Find out how orthopedic therapies are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses.
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