All aspects of caring for performance horses
A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Two veterinarians explain why horses develop hunter’s bumps and how to treat them.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help.
The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it.
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
‘Serviceable soundness’ is key for any horse to perform comfortably. Explore what this concept means to professionals across the equine industry.
Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.
Dr. Jennifer Feiner Groon explains how veterinarians might use 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel to prevent and treat equine osteoarthritis in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
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