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September 20, 2011
Sacroiliac Pain in Horses
The sacroiliac joint is located beneath the highest point of a horse’s rump.
September 15, 2011
Conformation of the Pasterns and Hooves of Horses
The pastern should be in proportion to the rest of the leg length and at the same angle as
September 13, 2011
Combating Arthritis in Horses
Arthritis—inflammation of the joints—is common in horses as they age. In fact, arthritis is one of the chief reasons
August 31, 2011
The Horse’s Hoof
The hoof is a complex grouping of sensitive and insensitive structures, all of which must be kept healthy and
August 12, 2011
Genetics of Laminitis in Ponies Studied
A 2005 study examined the heritability of grass founder in an inbred herd of Welsh and Dartmoor ponies.
August 11, 2011
The Natural Horse Hoof: Exactly What Is It?
A popular theory states that the hooves of feral horses should be a model for the length and shape
July 25, 2011
Artificial Limbs for Horses
Not every equine with a serious leg injury is a candidate for this option, but for horses with the
July 21, 2011
Four Tips to Keep Your Horse Sound
Keeping horses sound takes planning and attention to detail, but the result—a comfortable horse that’s able to perform the
July 12, 2011
Treatment Options for Leg Injuries in Horses
Years ago, a severely strained or ruptured tendon often signaled the end of a horse’s useful life. Treatment consisted
July 06, 2011
Long Toes and Hindquarter Pain in Horses
A correlation was found between gluteal pain and a hoof angle known as long toe/low heel.
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