A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.
Find out how orthopedic therapies are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses in the Research Roundup 2024 issue of The Horse.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.
Find out how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries.
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.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
An owner’s doctor is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse gets them every six months. Is that cause for concern?
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.
Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.
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