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.
Can a horse go lame because of extreme hoof cracks and not being trimmed regularly?
A sports medicine specialist looks at what could cause a Western dressage horse to travel haunches-in during the right-lead canter.
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?
Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.
Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Discover what issues can affect your horse’s back, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis and how vets address them. Read more in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
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