Lameness

A horse’s soundness and ability to perform depend on his feet.

• May 24, 2016

Identifying the source of gait abnormalities can be tricky. Here’s how you can build your lameness-locating skills.

• Dec 16, 2015

Trauma to the underside of the hoof is a common cause of lameness. Here’s how you can help your horse stay sound.

• Aug 17, 2015

It may look worrisome, but in most cases swelling in a horse’s lower legs can be managed with a few simple steps.

• By Barb Crabbe, DVM
  Mar 17, 2015

Back to Basics

• By Barb Crabbe, DVM
  Mar 17, 2015

Making the transition from shod to barefoot is about to get easier, especially for the toughest cases.

• Mar 17, 2015

Participate in our monthly Gallop Poll, and see how many riders have had a similar experience.

• By Equisearch
  Jul 25, 2013

If your trail horse pulls up lame, call your veterinarian immediately, and ask for a lameness exam. Here, I?ll go through each step of the lameness exam. Plus, I?ll give you the lameness scoring system from the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The more you know, the better you can fully participate in your horse?s recovery.

• By Equisearch
  Nov 7, 2012

Choosing a joint supplement for your horse? Start by checking out the label and learning more about the ingredients the supplement contains.

• By Equisearch
  Jun 5, 2012

Sometimes lameness in horses isn't easy to see. Here are a few of the less-obvious indications of unsoundness.

• By Equisearch
  Oct 12, 2011

A horse ultrasound is performed on horse tendons. The horse ultrasound photos document the procedure on the horse tendons.

• By Equisearch
  Jun 9, 2011

Pro rodeo vet Frank Santos explains what abscesses are an how to prevent them.

• By Equisearch
  Jun 9, 2011

An Occupational Hazard For Roping Horses

• By Equisearch
  May 4, 2011

Getting along with your horse is the key to improving your team roping performance, whether heading or heeling.

• By Equisearch
  Apr 7, 2011

This condition, commonly known as heaves, is the most prevalent lung disease seen in horses. Horse heaves is chronic and can threaten your horse's long-term health and performance. Although your horse's heaves can't be cured, and severe cases are difficul

• By Barb Crabbe, DVM
  Jan 21, 2011

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.

• Oct 1, 2009

In this EquiSearch.com Ask the Vet, Dr. Joyce Harman outlines the diagnostic steps to follow if your horse has a mysterious lameness.

• By Equisearch
  Oct 8, 2008

Equisearch

• By Equisearch
  Aug 17, 2008

The clues are often subtle, but the sooner you can identify a potential lameness problem in your horse, the sooner you'll get him back on track.

• By Equisearch
  Jul 31, 2008

Learn about two bone development defects that can affect the hock joints of young horses.

• By Equisearch
  May 27, 2008

Your horse has a bowed tendon in his foreleg. Here's a wrap to help arrest the swelling and protect the tendon while you wait for the vet.

• By Equisearch
  Aug 2, 2006