Lameness
The Mystery of Stringhalt
Veterinarian Carolyn R. Simmelink explains what is behind a condition that makes it difficult for a horse to control his hind legs. | MORE
Less Than Perfect Gaits in Horses
Horses can exhibit numerous gait abnormalities, such as dishing, winging and paddling. Should you use corrective trimming and shoeing for flawed foot flight? | MORE
EQUUS Consultants: What to do about a Rolling Horse
This reader's horse stops, drops and rolls whenever she tries working with him. Her vet says nothing is wrong. Read what to do about this dangerous situation. | MORE
The Age Event: Arthritis in Horses
A brief look at arthritis in horses, excerpted from the book Hands-On Senior Horse Care. | MORE
Understanding Founder in Horses
A veterinarian explains laminitis, a serious hoof condition commonly known as founder, in simple terms -- how and why it happens and what it means to you and your horse. | MORE
Prevent Lameness, Keep Your Horse Sound
Here's a handy summary of recommendations to prevent lameness and keep your horse sound. | MORE
Three Leg-icing Techniques for Your Horse
Here are three simple, inexpensive methods for icing your horse's lower leg--and speeding up his recovery. | MORE
Living Without Lameness in Horses
Four ways to avoid career-ending lameness and even life-threatening injuries to your horse and run a sound stable | MORE
Preventing 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 tendon injury. | MORE
EQUUS Consultants: The Strained Stifle in Horses
Medical editor Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM, addresses an EQUUS reader's question on the treatment of stifle strains. | MORE
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