As your horse ages, you may have noticed that he starts out a bit stiffer and creakier in the joints at the beginning of your rides. In fact, as riders get older, many will identify the same phenomenon in...
Q: We bought a 5-year-old gelding that has laminitis. A vet suggested we block the nerves in his worst hoof. What are the pros and cons of doing this, and are there any other options? We only do light...
Q: My 5-year-old gelding recently came up lame, and the vet diagnosed him with a bone cyst in the right front foot, between his navicular and coffin bones. He has only been in regular work (including jumping) for the...
As horse owners we all know how accident and emergency prone horses can be. It’s almost as if they wake up each morning thinking, "How can I get myself into trouble today?” Having the knowledge and skill to handle...
We are now recognizing a whole new class of injuries made visible though MRI. Tendons and ligaments are throughout the body, including the back, shoulder and stifle, and MRI has been very useful in diagnosing tendon and ligament injuries...
Poor conformation such as long, sloping pasterns can predispose a horse to tendon and ligament damage.There are several factors that contribute to overload and breakdown of tendons and ligaments. The first is conformation. Long sloping pasterns and/or long toes/low...
Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter"Oh, the old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be.”If the songwriter who penned this old folk tune knew anything...
The challenges of training a young horse are almost as plentiful as the joys; the rewards of accomplishment can feel like a roller coaster when mixed with the anxieties of working with an impressionable animal. Add to this list...
Download a free chart about wound care products for horses with possible products to use, if they are antibacterial, and if they promote drying and stop proud flesh.Click the image to the left to download a free PDF of...
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. It’s important to know how...
