Arthritis is most common in performance horses, including eventers, jumpers, ropers, barrel racers and dressage horses."Healthy as a horse.” Fact or myth? For the thousands of horse owners who spend countless hours hand-walking their horse after an injury, "myth”...
Every move your horse makes depends on the smooth and pain-free function of his joints. Whether he sprints after a cow, races around barrels, propels himself up and over a jump or scampers up a wilderness trail, your horse’s...
Equine arthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of lameness in horses. While older horses are often affected, arthritis can strike at an early age, too, altering a promising career path. Let’s look at...
Many riders include stretches as part of their horse's regular workout with the belief that it will help him stay supple or prevent injury. A recent study published in The Veterinary Journal shows that this practice could actually be detrimental.Researchers at...
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Equine Nutrition Advisor for Omega Fields®, has prepared a series of Seasonal Tips which can be of great help to the horse owner transitioning their horses from one season to another.
The following is Dr....
“The vast majority of lameness issues can be resolved in the field,” notes Carter E. Judy, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, staff surgeon at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, Calif. However, consider a referral to a specialty clinic...
Many horses in states with cold winters get several months off due to snow, freezing temperatures and short daylight hours. These factors can make it difficult for riders to maintain a regular fitness schedule for their horses until spring...
What should you do when your horse’s mystery lameness defies diagnosis? Our experts suggest that you:Seek a second opinion.
Get a more in-depth lameness exam.
Pursue additional diagnostic techniques.
Investigate tack and rider issues.
Have a qualified equine...
If you own a horse long enough, chances are that at some point he is going to come up lame. Sometimes it’s obvious what is wrong, such as a gash on the hock or a wayward horseshoe nail. Your...
In an economy where funds are low and expenses are high, people are tightening their budgets any way they can. Although cutting extra costs around the barn where feasible is a good thing, your horse’s health is the last...
