Equine Articles
The topline in your horse is one of the most important groups of muscles that supports the vertebral column, the rider and saddle, and facilitates […]
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The horse’s joint is the second most common site of lameness in the horse, after the foot or hoof. As owners, you often spend a […]
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The bones make up the skeleton and foundation of every horse and are directly involved in every joint. When we have a failing joint in […]
Read MoreDigestive Support in the Horse; Cur-OST EQ Tri-GUT versus EQ Pro-GUT
Digestive support is one of the key and most critical aspects to aiding a horse with almost any condition. The main problem can be obvious, […]
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What’s your horse’s body condition? Is your horse overweight? Comfortably round? Does he have a bloated hay belly? Are there other health issues that you […]
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The majority of today’s research and common knowledge about turmeric and health are linked back to curcumin. Although curcumin is one of the active ingredients […]
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Navicular disease in the horse is a common lameness condition impacting equine athletes of all disciplines, but with varying degrees. The condition results in ongoing […]
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The digestive microbiome in the horse is a crucial organ system within an organ system that impacts health and soundness. This ‘unseen’ population of microorganisms […]
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Inflammation is at the core of most horse related lameness and health conditions. The cellular process is present, contributing to a high level of dysfunction […]
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Upwards of 80% of all lameness conditions in the horse are directly connected to poor hoof or foot health. That is a staggering number and […]
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Whole food nutrition. What does that mean to most of you, as horse owners? Do you see nutrition in your horse as something that comes […]
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The ‘hot’ horse. Covered in sweat often for no reason. Irritated, agitated, poor stamina, poor recovery, and often followed with an unruly behavior pattern. Some […]
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The stress response is an ongoing problem in almost every horse, which can impact their mental and overall health. It can also dramatically predispose them […]
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Stress. It’s a part of life and ever more present in our human lives in the past couple of decades. Is it a part of […]
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For decades we as veterinarians and horse owners have struggled with many equine health conditions and even soundness. It seems like in the past 20 […]
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Your horse refuses to eat a supplement or even a feed. You put in a lot of effort to help them with their health or […]
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Horses are not much different from you or I, regarding their health and soundness. They are just as predisposed to harm when it comes to […]
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Laminitis doesn’t have to be frustrating in most cases. Better outcomes can be readily achieved through an understanding of the process at hand, and through […]
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Laminitis in the horse can be a devastating condition, often instigated by a variety of circumstances or conditions. In many cases, there is no rhyme […]
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The microbiome in the horse’s digestive tract is a living entity of itself, almost like a separate organ system within the body. In states of […]
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As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” The horse’s hoof is a vital component to soundness. Poor health and nutrition are often reflective in […]
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The digestive tract of the horse is vast, encompassing about 100 ft in length from the stomach to the rectum. Each section of the gastrointestinal […]
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Topline and cold back problems are common in the equine industry. In many cases, the problem is more cosmetic in the horse, i.e., loss of […]
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This is the question of the century for many horse owners. Determining what to feed your horse may seem like a complicated topic, but really […]
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The horse is just as predisposed to health ailments or lameness associated conditions as any human or athlete. A high majority of these health and […]
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The horse is just as prone to anxiety as we are, believe it or not. Anxiety in the horse impacts their performance and ability to […]
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Does my horse need a supplement? A very common question that is presented to me as a veterinarian and also one that I see on […]
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Grain. They are a staple in the horse community. Processed or commercially available grain products are the most popular and there seems to be a […]
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Turmeric and curcumin are two popular terms when it comes to herbs and health in the horse, which are really almost one in the same. […]
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A tendon and ligament injury is common in the equine industry, impacting upwards of 30% of horses. Despite the injuries being common, most often result […]
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