Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Learn how to manage your horse following an arthritis diagnosis and how veterinarians treat this disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Find out what to expect during an equine soundness examination. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Financial planning and practical management help owners provide effective care for horses with chronic conditions or long-term injuries. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Learn what you should discuss with a horse’s seller before you purchase in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Learn about 5 reasons for limb swelling in horses, from benign triggers to causes for major concern.
As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Veterinarians and farriers emphasize individualized maintenance for preventing lameness and promoting long-term horse soundness.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
What are the most common neck issues in horses and how are research and technological advancements helping veterinarians diagnose them?
Maintain an exercise regimen, address your horse’s weight, and explore medication options to help keep your senior horse sound. Three Penn Vet experts explain why.
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