Lameness
The type of exercise that benefits arthritic horses
Although it may seem counterintuitive to make a horse work despite his stiff, painful joints, exercise has several benefits.
Do a spring soundness checkup
With the return of warmer weather, now is the time to make sure your horse is ready for the rigors of regular work.
Improve you eye for lameness
Identifying the source of gait abnormalities can be tricky. Here’s how you can build your lameness-locating skills.
Potential downside of sedation during lameness exams
New research shows that sedation can mask certain types of lameness.
Why hoof bruises happen
Trauma to the underside of the hoof is a common cause of lameness. Here’s how you can help your horse stay sound.
How longeing helps detect lameness
A new study emphasizes the usefulness of longeing a horse to detect subtle lameness.
“Aging” an injury
You can't witness every minor injury your horse sustains in real time. Here's how to tell if that lump is old or new, and what to do about it.
5 ways to prevent tendon injuries
What's better than the successful rehabilitation of a tendon or ligament injury? One that doesn't happen at all. Here are some precautions to minimize injury.
Comeback from withers injury
An unusual injury to the withers casts doubt on the future of an easygoing gelding.
How to Interpret Your Horse's Head Bobs
How a horse's head bobs up and down can be an important clue to lameness. Here's how to read what you see.
Physical Causes of Canter Lead Problems
When your horse won't pick up the correct lead, poor training isn't usually to blame.
Uncovering a Case of Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy
A kind mare turns into a grouch, sending her owner on a long journey to eliminate a list of causes for her sour behavior.
Do Sidebones Cause Lameness in Horses?
A farrier and hoof expert explains how laminitis is a more likely culprit in this case of lameness than sidebone.
Subtle signs of lameness in horses
Sometimes lameness in horses isn't easy to see. Here are a few of the less-obvious indications of unsoundness.
Breazy's Amazing Recovery
Watch the mare featured in March 2011's Case Report go through her paces at a dressage clinic 27 months after her devastating tendon injury.
Experts Tackle Equine Laminitis at Research Workshop
March 30, 2010 -- Nearly 50 researchers and laminitis experts attended the 2nd AAEP Foundation Equine Laminitis Research Workshop in West Palm Beach, Fla. to prioritize future laminitis research needs.
Coping with Arthritis in Horses
With modern medical treatments and management options, your arthritic horse can remain active longer and enjoy a better quality of life. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
New Arthritis Treatment from Avocados
Researchers study the benefits of avocado in treating arthritis in horses. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Diagnosing Lameness
In this EquiSearch.com Ask the Vet, Dr. Joyce Harman outlines the diagnostic steps to follow if your horse has a mysterious lameness.
