Managing the ‘Creaky’ Performance Horse
Katie Navarra
February 23, 2018
Seasoned sport horses often need a little extra TLC to continue performing well into middle age.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Seasoned sport horses often need a little extra TLC to continue performing well into middle age.
Instead of causing foot pain directly, rear hoof imbalances seem to cause more problems higher up the leg—to the hocks, stifles, glutes, and sacroiliac joint, one vet says.
Ultrasound is a useful screening tool for assessing some deep digital flexor tendon lesions, but it could cause veterinarians to underestimate navicular bursa and collateral sesamoidean ligament lesions.
For every degree of increase in hock angle, researchers found a 12% greater chance of a horse having proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD).
This research could help riders select dressage mounts to ensure their ability to perform the required movements while maintaining soundness.
Dr. Janik Gasiorowski shares what PPE components are important when evaluating an off-track prospect.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Get tips and information on considerations for choosing and transitioning racehorses for second careers.
Having your saddle fit is paramount to your horse’s comfort and soundness.
Dr. Duncan Peters talks about lameness and behaviors that could indicate a horse is experiencing navicular issues.
Lameness was the most common issue ride vets found, but 48% of affected horses had no further vet exams or treatment.
Learn about diagnosis and management of navicular horses.
Nearly 75% of horses in a recent study had significant motion asymmetry but were sound according to their owners.
The traditional four- to six-week interval aligns perfectly with what’s going on physiologically in the horse’s hoof.
Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit.
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