Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness
When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…
If you become incapacitated during an accident, you can make sure your horses will be taken care of by leaving…
Getting out on the trail gives you and your horse an opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery or a…
After his long winter off, you’ve put your horse through a springtime conditioning regimen, and he’s ready for competitions, weekend…
Galloping down a cross-country course, leaping three-foot fences or sliding to a stop puts an enormous amount of stress on…
Veterinarians and researchers often debate the semantics and definitions of navicular disease, navicular syndrome and navicular-type pain. Susan Dyson, MA,…
Ringbone is a common diagnosis. Horses young and old, backyard pets and high-level athletes alike are all susceptible to the…
Nothing can be more satisfying to us vets than a really good hoof abscess. Right from start to finish, they…
You’re watching your vet head down your driveway. He’s examined and diagnosed your horse—now it’s up to you. You’re…
Gels, clays, lotions, oils, muds and more—package labels on liniments and poultices tell you these products provide "cooling heat,” "warmth,”…