Lameness
Readers React: Letters About “Star”
In the October 2011 installment of This Horse Life, Sue Copeland brought up a touchy subject: drug testing. Readers reacted strongly to the sad story about a young cutting horse named “Star.” Here’s a selection of those letters. | MORE
Hock Wounds and Management
Hock wounds can be tricky to treat. Rodeo vet Frank Santos tells us how. | MORE
The hows and whys of lameness exams
In this article from EQUUS Magazine, equine veterinarian Melinda Freckleton, DVM, explains her lameness exam protocol and discusses some of the questions and challenges owners will be faced with as they tackle their horse's lameness issues. | MORE
Oops! My Horse Stumbles!
Stumbling in horses is serious business. Here’s advice from a veterinarian and a trainer on dealing with this dangerous problem. | MORE
What’s the Ideal Endurance Horse Conformation?
Endurance competitor Dr. Michelle Roush explains what to look for in endurance horse conformation. | MORE
Soundness in Horses Can Be Situational
Soundness in performance horses depends on a variety of factors. | MORE
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. | MORE
Torn Horse Tendon: The Long Road Back from This Equine Injury
Learn what to do at every stage of healing to give your horse his best chance for a full recovery from a torn tendon. | MORE
5 Common Sport Horse Injuries
Find out whether your horse is at risk for one of these sideliners, such as suspensory ligament and deep digital flexor tendon injuries, and what you can do about them. | MORE
How to Detect Lameness in Horses
Lameness clues can be subtle, and it is important to detect these soon for a speedy recovery. Here are six ways to detect lameness in your horse. | MORE
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