Christina “Cricket” Russillo, DVM
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Horse Care
Shivers in Sporthorses
Potential causes and effects of this ill-defined movement disorder.

Horse Care
Help Your Horse Recover From Intense Work
Considerations for training, competition, dietary strategy and supportive therapy

Horse Care
The Value of Preventive Performance Exams for Your Sporthorse
How your horse can benefit from these routine soundness evaluations

Horse Care
Back Pain in the Performance Horse
An overview of clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options

Horse Care
Addressing Exercise Intolerance in Horses
Identifying potential causes of a horse’s lack of exercise tolerance and exploring treatment options

Horse Care
The Use of Shockwave and Laser Therapies for Performance Horses
How noninvasive therapies can be used to treat and prevent injuries in your equine partner
Horse Care
Joint Injections for the Performance Horse
Understand how to maintain the integrity of a horse’s joints long term.

Horse Care
The Benefits of Cold Therapy for Sport Horses
There are many modalities for providing cold therapy that range from low-tech to high-tech.

Horse Care
What Are Equine Hindgut Ulcers?
Christina “Cricket” Russillo, DVM, answers this reader question.