Tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and concerning injuries that affect athletic horses of all breeds and disciplines. Injuries such as a bowed tendon or strained suspensory ligament carry fear, sadness, and frustration for horse owners...
As the veterinarian’s words echo down the barn aisle, there’s a clanging in the horse owner’s brain that sounds like a car alarm bleating: “Lame! Lame! Lame!” You close your eyes and see your horse in pain. Then you...
Q: I’m wanting to adopt an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) and help him through the last stages of rehabilitation from minor racing injuries. What are the best questions to ask the vet that has already worked with the horse in...
Q: I have a young horse that had a locked stifle. It happened twice so far, once when she was 2 years old and the second time was about a year after that. Why does it happen? Is there...
It’s a beautiful day and you’re ready to take your horse for a ride. As you enter the paddock with halter in hand, you see a steady stream of blood dripping down his lower leg. Where did that come...
Click the image above for a downloadable and printable version of this chart (pdf).At some point, nearly every horse will need a leg wrap or bandage. However, an inappropriate bandage application can cause as many problems as a well-applied...
Once considered "alternative,” chiropractic, along with therapies such as acupuncture and massage, are now viewed by knowledgeable horsemen as "complementary.” None of these therapies will replace traditional veterinary medicine, but in the right situations, they can enhance and improve...
In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at HorseChannel.com/AskTheVet. Q: I recently discovered that my horse has ringbone. He is on a joint supplement for now but what else can you do to treat...
Q: What is the difference between hot and cold therapy (i.e. sweating the leg and icing or cold hosing, respectively) and under what circumstances should each be used?A: Heat therapy (thermotherapy) and cold therapy (cryotherapy) along with their cousin...
Performance horses may require extra maintenance to keep their hocks healthy.The hock is a hind limb joint that is fundamental to your horse’s movement. Read on for the five most important things you need to know about this complex...
