Horse owners need to learn to identify subtle signs of pain in horses. Then owners and veterinarians can help them live more comfortably. Sponsored by Dechra.
Two veterinarians navigate the ethical and medical intricacies of keeping sport horses sound and pain-free.
A look back at what scientists have learned about pain management in horses over the past year. Read more in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2024 issue.
If your horse is acting naughty when handled or ridden, he might be trying to avoid pain somewhere in his body.
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.
Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
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.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best in this article from The Horse’s Spring 2024 issue.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Scientists say equine veterinary hospital staff are largely receptive to using systemic pain assessments, although there are barriers to address in this process.
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