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Shock Wave Therapy and Kissing Spines

Matt Leshaw, DVM January 15, 2025

Learn how and why this approach is a cornerstone in the treatment of dorsal spinous process impingement.

Equine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA October 15, 2024

Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.

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Mending Equine Tendons and Ligaments

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 4, 2024

Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.

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Beneath the Hoof Wall: Soft Tissue Injuries of the Equine Foot

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc March 6, 2024

Learn how these injuries happen, how veterinarians treat them, and tips for preventing them in the first place.

Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing

Scott Anderson, DVM February 28, 2024

Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave therapy can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.

Managing Your Horse’s Back Pain

Diane E. Rice February 7, 2024

Two veterinarians share how they diagnose, treat, and rehab back-sore horses.

Noninvasive Therapies For Sport Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM September 16, 2023

Modalities ranging from PEMF to vibration plates might help manage equine injury or improve performance.

Pain Management in the Performance Horse

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 11, 2023

It is important for veterinarians and horse owners to understand the medication rules at high-level competitions when managing pain in equine athletes.