All aspects of caring for performance horses
When a pain medication or strategy is no longer providing a senior horse with relief, the kindest option might be euthanasia.
Veterinarians share their advice for preventing lower-limb problems and rehabilitating injured horses, from therapies to back-to-work schedules.
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
Perform trot-ups on both flat and sloped surfaces to fully understand a horse’s lameness.
A veterinarian explains how to recognize when your horse is in pain.
Standing surgery allows for treatment options that might not have been possible previously due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
MRI imaging of the stifle joint has shown evidence of injuries to a variety of soft and hard tissues.
Look for educational information about soft tissue injuries in horses on TheHorse.com starting November 21.
Learn about the signs of pain in horses—and how sedation can help—in this archived podcast.
There are 2 forms of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. A researcher describes how to prevent them.
A veterinarian describes three real-life examples of horses with physical abnormalities competing successfully.
The key concepts behind 6 orthobiologics available to equine veterinarians.
A wide range of conditions can cause poor performance, but many cases circle back to lameness with a behavioral component.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Learn about recent research on the causes of EIPH, how it affects horses and their performance, and furosemide use in equine athletes.
A veterinarian describes some subtle signs to watch for that might point toward your horse having joint discomfort.
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