As it is with humans, dental care is extremely important to a horse’s health. Owners should keep a close eye on their horses so that problems can be detected early. If an issue is suspected, the owner should contact his vet or dentist right away. Let’s take a quick look at a horse’s mouth in … Continue reading The Importance of Dental Care →

Injections are becoming more and more common in all Equestrian disciplines. While they can be helpful in restoring proper joint movement and relieving pain, are injections really the best option for your horse?   Biomechanics: As a horse is ridden, normal wear and tear on the joints, tendons and ligaments is expected. More damage is … Continue reading To Inject, Or Not To Inject →

Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes (ORDSP), commonly known as Kissing Spine, tends to occur where the saddle sits. ORDSP can occur in any breed of horse, although it is more common in Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, and other performance horses that are 5-10 years old.   The Spine: Five types of vertebrae exist in a horse’s spine: cervical, … Continue reading Kissing Spine →

  Navicular Syndrome can affect any horse; however most cases tend to occur in heavy horses with upright pasterns and small hooves. The poor conformation of these horses means that the heel is taking on too much weight and the force isn’t dispersed throughout the entire hoof as it should be. In fact, anything that … Continue reading Navicular Syndrome →

Cushing’s Disease, or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is an endocrine disease that creates hormonal imbalances. PPID can occur in horses of all ages but is more likely to occur in those over 20 years old. This disease is closely related to Parkinson’s Disease and has several of the same symptoms, including lethargy and poor … Continue reading Cushing’s Disease Explained →

Cryotherapy, or the therapeutic use of cold, is a powerful technique that riders use for several reasons. Most riders think to use cryotherapy on their horses for new injuries, but don’t necessarily consider the therapy for old injuries or for faster athletic recovery. New injuries: When a horse is injured, whether it be a muscle … Continue reading Cryotherapy →