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Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 10, 2025

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Soft Tissue Injuries of the Western Performance Horse's Foot

Equine Joint Health for the Long Run

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 26, 2025

Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.

Highlights in Equine Musculoskeletal Research: AAEP Kester News Hour

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 19, 2025

Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.

Beyond Osteoarthritis: ‘Other’ Causes of Joint Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 22, 2025

Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.

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Conditioning Horses in Fall and Winter

Samantha Steelman, PhD December 7, 2024

Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.

Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for Preventive Joint Care

Haylie Kerstetter November 8, 2024

Dr. Jennifer Feiner Groon explains how veterinarians might use 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel to prevent and treat equine osteoarthritis in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.

Choosing Products for Horse Joint Injections

Haylie Kerstetter November 5, 2024

Corticosteroids vs. orthobiologics vs. polyacrylamide hydrogels. How do veterinarians choose which is best? One veterinarian explains in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

Horse Warmup and Cooldown Techniques for Joint Health

Haylie Kerstetter November 2, 2024

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.

Proactive Equine Joint Care Strategies

Haylie Kerstetter October 31, 2024

Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.

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Understanding the Equine Muscular System

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 22, 2024

A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.

Equine Shivers Research Updates

Anna Sochocky October 21, 2024

New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.

Preventive Equine Joint Care

Haylie Kerstetter October 10, 2024

Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 20, 2024

Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.

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Horse Bandaging Fundamentals

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM August 21, 2024

There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.

feeding horses on stall rest; Time-Saving Feeding Tips for Horse Owners

Nutrition and the Equine Topline

Clair Thunes, PhD August 19, 2024

Find out how proper nutrition, including high-quality protein, could help improve muscling over your horse’s back.

Diagnosis: Equine Joint Disease

Matt Leshaw, DVM July 19, 2024

Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.