Lameness
January 11, 2012
Coffin Bone Fractures in Horses
Stall rest was shown to be the best treatment for many coffin bone fractures. The only type of fracture that
January 09, 2012
Breeding for Fewer Navicular Problems in Horses
Because shape of the navicular bone border is hereditary, buyers of horses to be used for breeding might want
December 05, 2011
Care of Quarter Cracks in Horses
Quarter cracks (cracks on the sides of hooves) are common in horses, especially racehorses and other equines in hard training and
November 30, 2011
Avoiding Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses
Like human athletes, horses are subject to muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries when they work hard, especially if they have not
November 21, 2011
Cellulitis in Horses
Cellulitis—extreme swelling in a horse’s leg—is caused by a bacterial infection of the soft connective tissues. Unlike the “stocking up” or
November 21, 2011
Swollen or Filled Legs: What’s Wrong With Your Horse?
Horses can rapidly develop swelling or “filling” in one or more legs. A common reason for filling is inactivity
October 28, 2011
Pasture Rest May Be the Best Treatment for Stress Remodeling in Racehorses
According to a team of veterinarians from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, pasture turnout for affected horses can be
October 26, 2011
Bone Chips in Horses
When horses exercise, the bones and cartilage in their joints are subjected to repeated concussive forces.
September 22, 2011
Concussion in Movement of the Horse
Concussion is the force sent vertically up the leg each time a horse’s hoof strikes the ground. Concussion is
September 20, 2011
Sacroiliac Pain in Horses
The sacroiliac joint is located beneath the highest point of a horse’s rump.