Lameness
Which of Your Horse's Legs is Lame?
In most cases, pinpointing lameness in your horse's legs isn't difficult if you follow these steps. By Dr. Karen Hayes and Sue M. Copeland.
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EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Help for a Hoof Abscess
How long should it take a hoof abscess to heal? Dr. Joyce Harman offers advice to a Standardbred gelding's owner in EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. -
Sound Advice for a Sound Horse
Help ensure your horse’s soundness by keeping him fit and his legs protected with these articles from Horse & Rider magazine. -
Bowed Tendon: Will My Horse Event Again?
Will an event horse with a bowed tendon be able to resume her previous level of competition? By Dr. Kevin Keane for Practical Horseman magazine. -
Orthokine System: Promising Arthritis Treatment
Orthokine system therapy calls on the horse's own healing resources to alleviate the effects of arthritis. By Patty Latham, DVM, for EQUUS magazine. -
New Arthritis Treatment from Avocados
Researchers study the benefits of avocado in treating arthritis in horses. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine. -
Topical Pain Relief for Equine Joints
NSAID cream offers targeted treatment. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine. -
The Wave of the Future: Shock Wave Therapy
Though questions remain, extracorporeal shock wave therapy shows promise in helping equine bones and ligaments heal faster. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Diagnosing Lameness
In this EquiSearch.com Ask the Vet, Dr. Joyce Harman outlines the diagnostic steps to follow if your horse has a mysterious lameness. -
Young Horse, Sore Hocks
Learn about two bone development defects that can affect the hock joints of young horses. By Elaine Pascoe with Gary Baxter, VMD, for Practical Horseman magazine.
