Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
Erica Larson
January 7, 2025
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
News and issues for equine health professionals
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Find out how orthopedic therapies are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses in the Research Roundup 2024 issue of The Horse.
Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD) and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) both plague the horse’s central nervous system.
By focusing on positive training tools, veterinarians can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.
Researchers say this method of extracting horses’ cheek teeth could reduce complications during and after surgery when traditional extraction methods fail.
Review the latest research findings on how different horseshoes affect hooves in The Horse‘s 2024 Research Roundup issue.
What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)?
Learn more about this common and frustrating condition seen in horses in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses.
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Researchers have identified several benefits to this method for removing teeth in horses, such as reducing postoperative complications.
Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.
Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
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