Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.
Two veterinarians navigate the ethical and medical intricacies of keeping sport horses sound and pain-free.
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.
Could artificial intelligence help determine if horses are sound to compete during a 3-day event? Find out what experts think.
Researchers recently described the appearance of normal and injured equine patellar ligaments on stifle ultrasound, which had not been previously reported.
Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.
Learn more about Class IV laser treatments, the current research, and opportunities for further advancement.
Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horses’ infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues.
A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.
A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.
Two experts describe this degenerative suspensory ligament condition in horses and what new information researchers are learning about it.
Find out how orthopedic therapies are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses in the Research Roundup 2024 issue of The Horse.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
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