Horse Injuries, Wound Care, and Lameness
Crisis in the Backcountry
The call was from the sheriff’s office. Knowing that it probably wasn’t going to be a quick or easy task,…
Treating Laminitis
In Part One of this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of laminitis and founder. Here, we'll look…
Joint Health for Horses
Horses are made to move—and they do so magnificently. We take their innate talent and fine-tune their abilities to suit…
What Happens if a Horse Breaks a Leg?
Q: What happens if a horse breaks his leg? A: It depends on where in his leg the broken bone…
How to Prevent Horse Leg Injuries
Even though horses are big, strong animals, their legs are surprisingly delicate. The muscles and tendons that make up the…
The Trouble with Tendons
Tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and concerning injuries that affect athletic horses of all breeds and…
Navicular-ish
As the veterinarian’s words echo down the barn aisle, there’s a clanging in the horse owner’s brain that sounds like…
Ask the Vet: Rehabbing a Retired Racehorse
Q: I’m wanting to adopt an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) and help him through the last stages of rehabilitation from minor…
Ask the Vet: Locked Stifle
Q: I have a young horse that had a locked stifle. It happened twice so far, once when she…
Barn Emergency Kit Essentials
It’s a beautiful day and you’re ready to take your horse for a ride. As you enter the paddock with…