The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with English Riding Supply, today announced a voluntary recall of the following…
Wounds What it is: Lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the type of wound, its severity and…
What it is: A disease of the hoof’s frog, with an accompanying secondary bacterial infection. In extreme cases it can…
Scratches, aka pastern dermatitis or “greasy heel” What it is: Inflammation of the skin on the lower legs caused by…
Navicular syndrome What it is: A degenerative condition characterized by progressive damage to the navicular bone, a small bone of…
Hives (urticaria) What it is: A skin manifestation of an allergic reaction to various triggers, including insect stings/bites, chemicals, medications…
Eye injuries What it is: Various types of trauma involving the eye and surrounding structures. Symptoms: Variable, depending on the…
Choke What it is: An obstruction of the esophagus, usually caused by eating too fast, but may be caused by…
Abscess (hoof abscess, sole abscess) What it is: A pocket of infection in the foot. Symptoms: Lameness, which can be…
Funny Cide, shown here at the Kentucky Horse Park, is one of the equine artists that created Moneighs to benefit…