Degenerative Joint Disease Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a common occurrence in older, and sometimes not so old, equine athletes.…
Tendon and Ligament Injury There are several important tendons and ligaments in the lower leg. The superficial digital flexor tendon,…
A lot has changed over the past decade and a half, including the horse world. Although you may muck a…
While heel pain is a component of navicular syndrome, it is very important to point out that there are a…
Q: My 8-year-old gelding has a bad case of sweet itch. When I bought him three years ago, I was…
Putting up a winter’s supply of hay is a satisfying accomplishment for horse owners and barn managers, but improperly…
Q: Is there a safe way to keep flies away from my horse’s eyes? He always manages to take off…
Earlier this week, a West Virginia horse named Catnip was found viciously strangled with a tow rope in her…
Q: In the winter I usually pull the shoes off my horse and then come spring I put fronts on…
How many times has your evening ride been postponed due to a lost shoe? Before you get angry with your…