Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Joint disease causes lameness, impedes training, creates behavioral issues, and can end a horse’s riding career. From hoof care and nutrition to medical and supportive care, learn how to keep your horse comfortable and sound despite joint disease.
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
Learn about the standing MRI process step-by-step and take a look inside the equine foot.
Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.
Learn about how horse joints work and how you can keep your horse’s joints healthy with this step-by-step visual guide.
My 12-year-old Standardbred mare has developed an unusual sweat pattern. Occasionally, she will limp on the leg closest to the sweat patch but there is no swelling or heat associated with the area. What could cause this issue?
And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge.
How do you keep a three-day event horse sound? Four-star eventer Buck Davidson shares his tips.
FEI veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Virginia Equine Imaging shares interesting equine lameness cases from his practice. Sometimes it takes some detective work to find true cause of lameness. Part 3 of 3.
Equine podiatrist, certified farrier, and frequent lecturer Dr. Raul Bras of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares bizarre lameness cases from his practice. You won’t believe what the imaging shows! Part 2 of 3.
U.S. Eventing team veterinarian Dr. Mark Revenaugh of Northwest Equine Performance shares challenging lameness cases from his practice. With lameness, things are not always as they first appear! Part 1 of 3.
Spring is a great time to schedule a veterinary visit and create a vaccination plan for your horse. Get the most out of your horse’s annual wellness exam with help from our experts.
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones describes the details of epiphysitis, or the inflammation of the growth plates, in young horses.
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
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