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Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness

Zero In On Soundness

When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…

18 years ago


Directions to Emergency Responders

If you become incapacitated during an accident, you can make sure your horses will be taken care of by leaving…

18 years ago

Trail Riding Injuries

Getting out on the trail gives you and your horse an opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery or a…

18 years ago

Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries

After his long winter off, you’ve put your horse through a springtime conditioning regimen, and he’s ready for competitions, weekend…

19 years ago

Joint Injections for Horses

Galloping down a cross-country course, leaping three-foot fences or sliding to a stop puts an enormous amount of stress on…

19 years ago

Update on Navicular Disease

Veterinarians and researchers often debate the semantics and definitions of navicular disease, navicular syndrome and navicular-type pain. Susan Dyson, MA,…

19 years ago

The Truth About Ringbone

Ringbone is a common diagnosis. Horses young and old, backyard pets and high-level athletes alike are all susceptible to the…

20 years ago

Hoof Abscesses and Puncture Wounds

Nothing can be more satisfying to us vets than a really good hoof abscess. Right from start to finish, they…

20 years ago

Administering Horse Medication

  You’re watching your vet head down your driveway. He’s examined and diagnosed your horse—now it’s up to you. You’re…

21 years ago

Liniments and Poultices for Sore Horses

Gels, clays, lotions, oils, muds and more—package labels on liniments and poultices tell you these products provide "cooling heat,” "warmth,”…

21 years ago