Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
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.
Researchers believe iPAAG could reduce synovial membrane stiffness in horses with osteoarthritis.
Experts answer your questions about preventing and treating performance horse problems in this Ask TheHorse podcast. Sponsored by Arthramid.
Catching early, subtle signs of equine OA can help you manage pain and keep your horse moving comfortably.
Learn how to manage your horse following an arthritis diagnosis and how veterinarians treat this disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Learn how Class IV laser therapy supports equine rehabilitation and can improve recovery outcomes.
Objective tracking tools can bring data-driven precision to equine rehabilitation programs.
Radiographic evidence reveals Western performance horses can develop fetlock bone stress similar to racehorses—likely from repetitive strain, not speed.
Financial planning and practical management help owners provide effective care for horses with chronic conditions or long-term injuries. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Find out what to expect during an equine soundness examination. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
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