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Causes of lameness in horses range from common hoof problems to serious injuries involving joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or the nervous system. Some causes appear suddenly, while others develop gradually and first show up as stiffness, reluctance to work, or a subtle decline in performance.
Lameness is not a disease itself. It is a clinic...
Even when your horse appears healthy, regular veterinary examinations are an important part of preventive care. Horses can hide early signs of illness, and a veterinarian may detect subtle changes in body condition, dental health, heart and lung function, or other aspects of health before they develop into more obvious problems.
A wellness exam is an o...
Cross cantering is an unbalanced gait that horses often display on the lunge or under saddle. Also called a disunited canter, cross cantering happens when a horse’s front legs pick up one canter lead while the hind legs pick up the other.
This habit is common in young or green horses who are still learning how to balance and carry a rider while canteri...
Training horses to stretch and collect develops their ability to adjust the frame while maintaining balance, rhythm, and connection. Stretching and collection represent two very different frames, but a horse needs to develop both to move with balance, suppleness, and strength.
In a correct stretch, the horse reaches forward and down, lengthening the to...
Learning how to give a horse an injection can help owners safely administer certain veterinarian-prescribed medications and vaccines at home. Proper training is essential, as the injection route, medication instructions, and handling technique all affect the safety of the procedure.
Intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections may be performed b...