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Lameness

Prevent and treat equine lameness with advice from veterinarians. Find out how to detect lameness in horses, perform lameness first-aid, cure a stumbler, manage stocking up, and understand joint disease.

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Vet's Top 10 Mud Tips

Sep 9, 2021
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Ask a Pro Q2: Hoof Packing

Dec 22, 2020
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Trivia Challenge: Troubleshoot Lameness

Oct 27, 2020
A cartoon drawing shows a horse’s front legs being drenched with cold water from a hose. “Icing” horses’ legs is good management!

Trivia Challenge: Are You Savvy About Icing Your Horse’s Legs?

Jun 24, 2020
An ill-looking cartoon horse has an icepack on his head and a thermometer in his mouth. Is it a red alert? Time to call the vet.

Trivia Challenge: Do You Know What Is—and Isn’t—an Equine Health ‘Red Alert’?

Mar 25, 2020
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Hock Fusion

Jan 22, 2020
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Ask a Pro: Hoof Care Responsibility

Dec 20, 2019
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Ask a Pro: Liniment & Poultice

Oct 21, 2019
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Trivia Challenge: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage for Your Horse

Jun 19, 2019
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Troubleshoot Lameness

Apr 25, 2019
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30 Is the New 20 for Senior Horses

Apr 9, 2020
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Healthy, Strong Hoofs

Jan 24, 2018
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Best Shoeing Method for Low Heels?

Jul 17, 2019
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Reading Radiographs

Apr 26, 2017
Once you apply the tape to your horse you’ll want to activate the adhesive by rubbing the tape with your hand.

Let's Talk Tape

Jun 12, 2019
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Plan to Ride on Good Ground

Jul 30, 2019