Sports Medicine

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Horse Hoof Abscess Facts

Do abscesses occur more often in front or hind hooves? Do male or female horses recover from hoof abscesses quicker? When are abscesses most commonly diagnosed? Researchers found answers to these questions and more in a recent study.

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Dr. Corrine Sweeney to Lead ARCI

Corrine Sweeney, DVM, is one of the authors of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s 2014 consensus statement on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses. 

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Keeping Your Horse Healthy on the Trail

Emergencies on the Trail

When riding your horse in the woods or the wilderness, things can go wrong–and usually when least expected. Here are some possible predicaments you might face while out on the trail.

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Can Back Pain Cause Trouble in the Canter?

Horses can experience back pain during flexion and bending through the body, which can lead to resistance in the canter. Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University explains.

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Fact Sheet: Kissing Spines in Horses

Fact Sheet: Kissing Spines in Horses

The name might sound romantic, but in reality kissing spines often cause heartbreak and bring nothing but pain. Find out if this condition is the cause of your horse’s back pain or poor performance.

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saddle research trust conference; My Saddle Doesn't Fit My Horse...Now What?

How Veterinarians Evaluate Saddle Fit

Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes how a saddle should fit horses and how he investigates saddle-fit issues that might cause back pain.

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