Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
The ill-fated WEG endurance competition was abandoned amid delays, disruptions, and dangerous heat. Here’s a look back at what went wrong.
This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.
While dietary CLA didn’t appear to reduce inflammation in yearlings’ knees following induction, synovial fluid analysis showed signs of reduced cartilage degradation and improved cartilage regeneration compared to controls.
Researchers found that their technique for removing ostoechondral fragments from the hock was efficient and had few postoperative complications.
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain horse breeds, disciplines, and age groups. Download this special report to learn more.
We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.
A fast-growing equestrian epicenter in a North Carolina hamlet prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Dr. Audrey DeClue describes how treating a six-months-pregnant Percheron mare would dramatically change the course of her life and career.
Good footing, proper conditioning, balanced nutrition, and careful attention to joints and soft tissues are key to maintaining eventers, hunter/jumpers, and dressage horses.
The first 67 of 550 equine athletes have arrived at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, nine days before the start of the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018.
Take steps to manage your horse’s weight and behavior while he’s cooped up.
The horse training aid researchers tested–made up of a system of loops and a pulley–could help keep rein tension levels at near zero with the horse’s nose at the vertical.
Selective breeding has led to a Thoroughbred uniquely adapted to modern racing’s demands. But it’s also led to inbreeding, and with that has come some less favorable genetic issues.
How does a veterinary behaviorist know for sure something is or is not a psychological problem?
New to horses? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to safely pick a horse’s hoof.
Early signs of fluorine toxicosis in horses can include unthriftiness, standing with an arched back, rough hair coats, bone thickening, stiffness, and lameness.
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