Tips to Keep Riding Midlife and Beyond
…off-side, with a mounting block), stirrup length (longer than normally suggested). I also knew a woman whose doctor pulled the reins after a severe osteoporosis diagnosis–she was out of the…
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When Resistance Is A Good Thing
…can cause colic as a result of damage to the nerve supply of the distal small intestine and the cecum. Keeping them at bay is a must. Diagnosis by fecal…
Ask Horse Journal
…volar block (midpastern level) actually makes him sound. Unfortunately, navicular syndrome is a catch-all diagnosis that can actually involve the navicular bursa, coffin joint, deep digital flexor tendon, collateral ligaments…
Capsule Endoscopy
…now, many horses have ended up with surgery just so the veterinarian could attempt to make a diagnosis. If capsule endoscopy becomes available to veterinarians, your horse may have a…
Expect ACTH Hormone Rise In The Fall
…horses, this isn’t a good time of year to establish a new diagnosis of Cushing?s, particularly with borderline or only mildly abnormal results. In those cases, your veterinarian may decide…
Bone Cyst: The Case of the Missing Bone
…bone. If the examination leads your vet to suspect a cyst, she’ll take x-rays to confirm the diagnosis. On radiographs, SBCs show up as dark areas, in some cases shallow…
Dressage Today Letters to the Editor
…the stirrup. I ended up in the E.R. with the diagnosis of a concussion and was restricted from riding for 8 weeks. I was told by the physician that I…
Riders Offer Keep-Riding Tips
…with a mounting block), stirrup length (longer than normally suggested). I also knew a woman whose doctor pulled the reins after a severe osteoporosis diagnosis–she was out of the saddle,…
You Need a Veterinarian
…proper diagnosis, the more likely the problem will worsen. Plus, few of us have the diagnostic equipment often needed or the access to prescription drugs. I agree that there aren’t…
Assess Your Horse’s Laminitis Risk
…Increased exercise is also beneficial if the horse doesn’t yet have damaged hooves from laminitis. If you suspect your horse might be insulin resistant, call your veterinarian for a diagnosis…