Lameness

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.

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

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

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

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

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

February 17, 2015
Lameness in Senior Horses
Conformation faults that don’t bother young horses are sometimes the cause of lameness in older equines.

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

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

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