Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
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.
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