Rehabilitating Sport Horses
Alexandra Beckstett
September 23, 2015
Here’s how to get your performance horse back to the show ring safely and successfully after layup.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Here’s how to get your performance horse back to the show ring safely and successfully after layup.
Rutgers and University of Minnesota researchers are studying genetic factors underlying musculoskeletal diseases.
Many diseases cause signs similar to EPM, but won’t respond to EPM treatment. Ensure you treat for the right condition.
Researchers say the ‘Gait Keeper’ gene appears to be responsible for trotters’ success in harness racing.
Highlights and take-homes from the 2015 AAEP Focus on Poor Performance meeting in Lexington, Kentucky.
A British survey revealed that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by limb conditions than hoof problems.
Equine veterinarians confirm motion capture could be useful for objective measurements of ataxia, or incoordination.
What is the best way to treat ringbone in horses?
Of the 1,076 respondents, 48% said they soak the affected foot in Epsom salts and water if they suspect an abscess.
A low dose of the sedative xylazine did not affect horses movement patterns, but higher doses could have more impact.
Polo ponies showed a high degree of movement asymmetry, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the animal is lame or in pain.
Are CT, MRI, and X ray clear as mud? Learn about the appropriate uses for these imaging modalities and more.
Some riders believe shoes help give a dressage horse better gaits; scientists have found that idea to be mostly a myth.
Of the 375 respondents, 201 (54%) said the most recent imaging modality used on their horses was radiography.
The practice, located in Petaluma, California, also offers equine sports medicine and rehab services.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
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