A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
Instead of causing foot pain directly, rear hoof imbalances seem to cause more problems higher up the leg—to the hocks, stifles, glutes, and sacroiliac joint, one vet says.
This research could help riders select dressage mounts to ensure their ability to perform the required movements while maintaining soundness.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Do you have a mature or senior horse? Find out how to keep him comfortable and competitive as he ages!
Your horse is wounded, bleeding, or critically ill: What should you do? Get advice from our expert!
A look at three of the most common tendon and ligament injuries in horses and how to treat them.
Bringing a horse back to work after injury takes time, patience, and often the guidance of trusted professionals. Learn about management techniques and new therapy options that can help horses heal.
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.
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.
Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian would train and develop a horse? Find out from a veterinarian who’s also a Grand Prix dressage trainer and clinician.
Tendon and ligament injury in horses causes both economic and personal hardship for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of layup and rehabilitation is necessary, but whether the horse will be sound at the end of the rehabilitation period is uncertain.
Horses that are mainly ridden on weekends require special care and training to avoid injury.
Following the euthanasia of the filly Eight Belles, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both front legs a quarter mile after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, members of every sector of the Thoroughbred industry have banded together to proactively address safety and welfare issues. TheHorse.com is proud to present a FREE downloadable special report on catastrophic injury research.
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