
Health Care for Western Performance Horses
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.

Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are among the most common drugs veterinarians administer and prescribe to horses.

Learning to read a horse’s facial expressions and postures at rest and under saddle can help you become more sensitive to detecting pain in horses.

Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.

Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.

Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.

Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.

Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.

Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.

An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis.

Scientists say equine veterinary hospital staff are largely receptive to using systemic pain assessments, although there are barriers to address in this process.

One expert shares 9 reasons why your horse might not be meeting your expectations and recommends taking a realistic look at both his and your athletic potential.

Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.

Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.

How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.

Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave therapy can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.
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