According to an IDEXX Laboratories survey of more than 2,000 horse owners and trainers regarding equine lameness, joint pain is plaguing our horses. Here’s what respondents said:
• Approximately 50 percent revealed that their horses suffer from some form of lameness.
• More than 67 percent reported that joint problems and inflammation keep their horses from feeling in top form.
• 54 percent said arthritis is the main cause of lameness.
• Dressage, saddleseat, barrel racing and jumping were the disciplines that saw the highest incidence of joint pain.
• 69 percent said they first noticed signs of joint pain when their horses were 9 years or older.
interesting
Wish you would do more articles on horse knee swelling and stiffness
It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case…
When you think of the term “companion horse,” one that is versatile with the ability…
Equine ulcers are a significant concern for many horse owners. Ulcers can affect all types…
Making difficult care decisions for a horse that has been closer to us than many…
It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case with white line disease. Understanding…
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the…
Two hours’ drive from Budapest in the picturesque Bükk National Park lies Szilvásvárad, a beautiful little village that is home…
During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing through…
When you think of the term “companion horse,” one that is versatile with the ability to fill a variety of…
Each year, hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms force thousands across the country to evacuate their homes. When preparing for a…