Why Does My Horse Have a Fat Leg?
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
September 17, 2025
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) can only be definitively diagnosed through gastroscopy by a veterinarian. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
Advancements in technology and their growing use aim to reduce injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses. Learn more in The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Five veterinary experts discuss the latest in diagnosing, treating, and preventing equine gastric ulcers in this roundtable. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
Managing chronic laminitis in horses calls for a proactive approach. Read more in the Summer 2025 issue of The Horse.
Learn about two different and unrelated processes that present as firm swellings in the horse’s pastern region.
This capsule gives veterinarians and researchers a noninvasive way to track ulcer treatment progress in horses without repeated scoping.
Dr. Tena Ursini describes why veterinarians need to use imaging to confirm a diagnosis of equine osteoarthritis and which modalities they usually turn to first.
Hemoperfusion—filtering blood through a column to remove toxins—shows promise for managing sepsis in horses with pleuropneumonia, endotoxemia, and more.
Diagnostic imaging results are clearer than ever, but how they will affect a horse’s performance career isn’t always evident.
An equine sports medicine expert explains common ligament injuries that can occur in the horse’s stifle region and how veterinarians treat them.
Equine gastric ulcers often go unnoticed, especially in subclinical cases. Subtle signs can offer clues, while researchers explore biomarkers for future screening.
Learn about imaging techniques for accurately diagnosing pathologies in the equine back and neck.
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