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Feeding an Easy Keeper on Stall Rest

Clair Thunes, PhD January 15, 2024

A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.

What Does a Lame Horse Feel Like?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 12, 2023

Do you suspect your horse is lame? Here we’ll show you how to fine-tune your riding senses to recognize lameness when you’re on your horse.

Equine OCD: Harmless Bone Lesion or Permanent Problem?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 17, 2023

Leading researchers from around the world share their findings on this common joint disease of young horses.

Maintaining Senior Horse Joints

Haylie Kerstetter November 16, 2023

Learn how to maintain your senior horse’s joints so he stays comfortable into his later years. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.

Rehabilitating Joint Injuries in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 1, 2023

Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.

The Power of Equine Laser Therapy

Katie Navarra October 27, 2023

Learn more about Class IV laser treatments, the current research, and opportunities for further advancement.

Managing Horses with Osteoarthritis

Matt Leshaw, DVM October 26, 2023

One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.

Infographic: How Does MRI Work?

The Horse Staff October 24, 2023

Veterinarians consider MRI the gold standard for diagnosing equine musculoskeletal injuries. Learn more with this visual guide. Sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging.

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How Healthy Horse Hooves Help Arthritic Joints

Nancy S. Loving, DVM October 13, 2023

Learn how smart trimming and shoeing techniques can help arthritic horses.

Equine Arthritis on the Prepurchase Exam

Shoshana Rudski October 5, 2023

Should you consider purchasing a horse with arthritis? An equine researcher explains the risk.

Beyond Osteoarthritis: ‘Other’ Causes of Joint Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 4, 2023

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

Hoof-Care Triage

Jennifer O. Bryant September 22, 2023

Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.

From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Tackling Tough-to-Heal Wounds

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM September 12, 2023

When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.

Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses

The Horse Staff August 30, 2023

Tendon and ligament injuries are leading causes of poor performance in horses. Learn about different conventional and therapeutic treatment modalities in this visual guide. Sponsored by Astaria Global.