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Racehorse working out on track
August 12, 2015

Injury Risk for Young Racehorses: Effect of Age and Exercise Intensity

A report explained research designed to investigate risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in two-year-old and three-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses. Read more
Farrier rasping horse's hoof
June 26, 2015

Horses with Dry, Chipped Hooves: Management Tips

If your horse’s hooves are dry, shelly, chipped, or dull, follow the tips in this article to promote better Read more
Performing a flexion test on a horse's hind leg
April 27, 2015

Big Ankles in Horses

Over time and with normal wear and tear, the joint may develop osteoarthritis and lay down more bone surrounding Read more
Weanlings in field
April 22, 2015

Early Marker for OCD in Foals

Levels of osteocalcin, a marker of joint metabolism, might help to identify very young foals that are at increased risk of developing Read more
Foal laying down in pasture
April 20, 2015

Managing Club-Footed Conformation in Foals

Corrective trimming can be done to bring the hoof-pastern angle closer to normal, but this must be done in Read more
Longeing a horse in a surcingle
March 09, 2015

Pelvis Fractures in Horses

Simple non-displaced pelvic fractures often heal completely, allowing the horse to return to the same level of performance as Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
February 17, 2015

Lameness in Senior Horses

Conformation faults that don’t bother young horses are sometimes the cause of lameness in older equines. Read more
Close-up of eye with fat deposit
February 12, 2015

Signs of Pain or Discomfort in Horses

Any changes from regular behavior may be indicative of some level of pain. Horses that are uncomfortable may seem Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
February 11, 2015

Treating Joint Problems in Horses

Pain, stiffness, and a limited range of motion are signs that the horse’s performance career is catching up with Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
January 22, 2015

Do Horse Tendon Injuries Have A Genetic Component?

Recovery from a serious tendon injury usually requires months of rest, and not all horses can return to their previous level Read more
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