Keeping Horses With Joint Disease Fit
Haylie Kerstetter
April 5, 2025
How can horse owners keep their animals fit and active without accelerating the joint degeneration process? Dr. Katie Ellis weighs in.
How can horse owners keep their animals fit and active without accelerating the joint degeneration process? Dr. Katie Ellis weighs in.
Bone remodeling in horses can heal the bone back to its original strength.
Training horses to maximize their abilities comes with potential pitfalls, but consistent attention to detail can help prevent most issues.
Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Longeing horses in a controlled way and avoiding overlongeing could be the most effective ways to protect their joints.
A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Experts share 15 tips for keeping you and your horse safe at both ends of the longe line. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Can a warmup or cooldown routine affect equine joint health? What is the best way to start and finish your horse’s exercise routine? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
Develop a therapeutic exercise program to help keep equine athletes and recreational horses alike feeling their best.
Your horse’s recovery from surgery should start long before heading to the OR.
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