Going the Extra Mile: How to Safely Recondition Your Horse
Thursday, May 28th, 2015
What do show jumpers, barrel racers, pleasure drivers, and recreational trail horses have in common? They all need to be fit for their task at hand.
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Equine Vital Card
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Knowing your horse’s normal vital signs is essential. Being familiar with them can help you to determine if he is not feeling well, is distressed, or during exercise whether he has reached his limit or… Read More
Progressive Hind Limb Lameness
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
History An eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding was presented for evaluation of a left hind limb lameness. The horse had sustained a wound over the lateral aspect of the left hind cannon bone approximately two weeks prior… Read More
Keep Up-to-Date on Your Vaccinations
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
Spring has sprung! Have your horses received their spring shots yet? Check our suggested vaccination schedule, courtesy of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, to see if your horses are up-to-date on all of the… Read More
Sudden Hind Limb Lameness
Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
History: A 10-day-old crossbred filly was referred to the Internal Medicine Service at the Hospital for Large Animals at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, with a one-day history of sudden hind limb lameness. Case Details:… Read More
No Hoof, No Horse: Treating the Abscess
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
You walk out to your barn in the morning and you see your horse three-legged or toe-touching lame and unwilling to walk. You start to panic, hoping it’s not something serious. However, you know he… Read More
Got Ice? Stay Cool: Tips for Keeping Winter-Related Injuries at Bay
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
It is important during the winter for horse owners to take extra consideration in many aspects of their horses’ maintenance, including diet, hoof care, and especially management of facilities. Snow and ice can wreak havoc… Read More
Chronic Intermittent Right Front Lameness
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
History: A 10-year-old Warmblood gelding used for Intermediate Level dressage was referred for evaluation of a chronic intermittent right front (RF) lameness, which had become acutely exacerbated following a recent competition. The lameness failed to… Read More
Guidelines For Safely Trailering Your Horse
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014
HAVE THE TRAILER IN GOOD REPAIR Making sure your trailer is in good shape will not only ensure the safety of your horse, but also the life of the trailer. Be sure to complete the… Read More
Otis: A Case of Inflammatory Airway Disease
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Otis, a toasted oat-colored 13-year-old horse, developed an occasional cough but it came and went with no predictable pattern or time of year. As a multi-sport athlete, some days the mysterious cough prevented Otis from… Read More
