Horse Illnesses & Injuries
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Horse Care
Equine Piroplasmosis on the Rise
Equine piroplasmosis, a tick-borne disease, is spreading in the United States. Treatment is lengthy, so prevention is key.
Horse Care
What to Know About Knees
Healthy joints are a must in sporthorses, and some are more complex than others. Here’s a look at common knee issues and tips for keeping them from becoming chronic.
Horse Care
Normal Aging or PPID?
Don’t be fooled by the symptoms of this serious hormonal disorder, more commonly known as Cushing’s disease.
Horse Care
Shivers in Sporthorses
Potential causes and effects of this ill-defined movement disorder.
Horse Care
The Value of Preventive Performance Exams for Your Sporthorse
How your horse can benefit from these routine soundness evaluations
Horse Care
What My Dressage Horse’s Spine Taught Me About Her Heart
DT's Lindsay Paulsen shares her journey of owning a horse who was recently diagnosed with kissing spine.
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
Understanding Equine Melanoma
These tumors typically present as firm, dome-shaped, black masses in the hairless areas of the body.
Hoof Care
What Causes a Hoof Abscess?
Lisa Borzynski, DVM answers this reader question, explaining that hoof abscess occurs when bacteria and debris gain entry into the hoof.
Horse Care
Colonic Ulcers in the Dressage Horse
Recent research developments are shifting some of the focus from gastric ulceration to hindgut ulceration