Fight Arthritis at Every Age
…of stiffness. Arthritis in an older horse can be managed most effectively when it is identified and addressed early. “Don’t wait for outright lameness to start looking for arthritis,” says…
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Identify and Treat Equine Sacroiliac Problems
…by other conditions. In fact, SI pain often appears along with other musculoskeletal problems. In Dr. Dyson’s study, 25 percent of the horses also had lameness in a front or…
Wounds: Nightmare or Nuisance?
…all, as it means a high-pressure artery is likely to be involved. Lameness is another sign that a wound might be serious. If your horse is lame with a wound,…
Veterinary Viewpoint: Equine “Health: Insurance: A Critical Option
…your homework.? Within each company, horses can qualify for several types of coverage depending on their circumstances (i.e. age, medical or lameness history, etc.). The most popular types of coverage…
This Week, Nails Were My Source of Anxiety
…nails haven’t been my problem. I’ve had too many nails, and in the wrong places, and they’ve caused lameness in two of my horses. Last Friday the most bizarre thing…
Become A Detective to Unravel Your Horse’s Behavior
…history, both with the current owner/rider and with any known previous rider. We ask about any history of injury, illness and lameness, and we ask what kind of work the…
Laminitis in Horses: Closing In on Better Care
…weight on one leg (because of severe lameness in the opposing leg), or repetitive hard work on hard ground. Many of these conditions have a common thread: They provoke a…
Controlling Thrush
The tell-tale foul odor of thrush is something no barn owner wants on the farm. Besides the odor, thrush can also lead to chronic foot problems and lameness. The Disease…
Flexion Tests For Horses
…to see if the test causes any obvious discomfort or worsening of lameness. With a positive test, the first few steps when the horse jogs off will show an obvious…
Weight Building After Winter
…lameness issue keeping your horse from eating and drinking well? • Does your horse have signs of parasitism, such as a big belly or a poor hair coat? • Are…