Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness
Equine Arthritis
Equine arthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of lameness in horses. While older horses…
Overuse of Stretches Could Be Harmful to Horses
Many riders include stretches as part of their horse's regular workout with the belief that it will help him stay…
Lameness Exam: When to Seek a Professional
“The vast majority of lameness issues can be resolved in the field,” notes Carter E. Judy, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, staff…
Mystery Lameness
What should you do when your horse’s mystery lameness defies diagnosis? Our experts suggest that you: Seek a second opinion.…
Inside an Equine Lameness Exam
If you own a horse long enough, chances are that at some point he is going to come up lame.…
Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses
Tendon and ligament injury causes both economic and personal hardship for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of…
Regenerative Therapies May Aid Healing in Tendon and Ligament Injuries
From racing to show jumping, few injuries can be as debilitating for a performance horse as those that affect the…
Research Needed to Better Understand Navicular Disease
The anatomy of the navicular bone (NB) area is quite complex with many soft tissue structures surrounding the bone including…
Experts’ Opinions on Keeping a Barefoot Horse
Much has been made about all the extras and the precise care the barefoot horse needs. Some of this advice…
Horse Survives Loss of an Eye
Now back to health, Cheyenne poses with her devoted owner, Jacki Moxley. Photo: Cindy HaleJacki Moxley has a lot to…