Health

When horses jump Blackthorn hedges, as they may during foxhunting, the thorns can penetrate the skin that covers joints, Read more

According to studies and anecdotal reports, mares are more likely to suffer from exertional rhabdomyolysis. Could a correlation exist Read more

Why does one horse release anxiety through weaving while another laps its stall? The answers may lie in their Read more

Researchers evaluated data from 2,600 emergency calls and found that colic was by far the most common complaint followed Read more

Subtle lameness can be challenging for horse owners to diagnose. Veterinarians recently developed a tool using 24 behaviors to Read more

Researchers investigates using special protiens found in stem cells called secretomes to shorten the time between injury and treatment. Read more

While immobilizing a limb helps the primary injury heal, prolonged casting can be problematic, resulting in bone, joint, and Read more

Lower limb wounds in horses sometimes develop excessive granulation tissue during the healing process. Known as proud flesh, the Read more

When it comes to sport horses, hind limbs are often scrutinized for correctness as straight hocks are thought to Read more

Quarter cracks are thought to arise for many reasons: innate hoof weakness; improper hoof balance; injury or trauma to Read more