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Understanding the biomechanics of the acute phase of laminitis is essential for making informed decisions about hoof support, trimming, and shoeing. Every modality discussed in this article is grounded in a consistent set of mechanical goals that aim to protect the lamellae and stabilize the hoof.

Cervical stenotic myelopathy, commonly referred to as wobbles or wobbler syndrome, is a neurologic condition of the horse that affects the spinal cord within the neck region.

This article will help you understand what ataxia means, how to recognize it, what causes it, and why early action is critical for both horse welfare and rider safety.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, commonly referred to as EPM, remains one of the most significant infectious neurologic diseases affecting horses in the Americas. This article is an advanced clinical and management overview of the disease.

Equine canker is a chronic, progressive disease affecting the hoof, most commonly the frog. It involves abnormal growth and breakdown of the hoof’s outer tissue layers. Learn what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to treat it.

Laminitis is a painful condition where the attachment between the hoof wall and the coffin bone becomes damaged. Learn it's causes, symptoms, and how to treat it.

The equine suspensory ligament (SL), also referred to as the interosseous muscle, is a critical component of the horse’s distal limb support apparatus. This advanced article covers the major injuries that can affect it, and their definitions.

Learn the 10 most common causes of lameness in pleasure horses, based on clinical prevalence in general equine practice.

Equine laminitis is a debilitating and potentially fatal disorder of the hoof characterized by failure of the lamellar attachment apparatus. Although recognized for centuries under the term “founder,” scientific interpretations of its pathophysiology have undergone repeated paradigm shifts. Learn how our understanding of this diseased changed throughout history.

The poll is a small area with a surprisingly large influence on how a horse feels and moves. Positioned just behind the ears, it marks the point where the head meets the neck. While it may appear simple from the outside, the poll is a highly specialized region where several important structures come together.

Some horses mature quickly, others take more time, and most fall somewhere in between. Learn how to assess your horse's physical and mental preparedness for work.

The pastern joint is one of those structures that rarely gets attention until something goes wrong. Yet it plays an essential role in how a horse moves, carries weight, and stays sound. Understanding this joint gives you a clearer picture of how the limb functions as a whole, and why small changes in conformation or workload can have significant consequences.

The "distal interphalangeal joint", commonly known as the coffin joint, sits entirely inside the hoof capsule, hidden from view, yet it plays a central role in how your horse moves, absorbs impact, and carries weight. Learn how this joint can impact your horse's soundness.

Crossfiring is a specific gait fault that is often misunderstood. Many horse owners and trainers mistakenly label gait irregularities as "crossfiring", leading to confusion and sometimes incorrect training approaches. Learn how to recognize crossfiring with this article.

Learn the main muscle regions of the horse, what they do, and why they matter in practical everyday terms.

Despite their similar appearance, donkeys are not simply small horses. They are a distinct animal with unique physical, behavioral, and psychological traits that influence how they should be handled and cared for. Learn what sets donkeys, mules, and horses apart in this article.

For individuals drawn to anatomy, movement, and hands-on problem solving, this career offers a unique blend of science and horsemanship. Learn what equine chiropractors do, and what it takes to become one.

The coronary band is an important region of the horse's foot responsible for the growth of the hoof wall. Learn how it works, how it can be injured, and how to take care of it.

Learn what abscesses are, what causes them, how to identify them, and the difference between different types.

Learn how horse and human brains differ, why horses do the things they do, and how understanding this improves training, behavior, and communication.

Think your horse is spooking for no reason? Discover the hidden changes horses notice and why they react when we don’t.

Is orchard grass right for your horse? learn its benefits, nutritional values, and when and how to feed it.

Learn how horses see the world, from wide vision and blind spots to color, depth, and behavior, and improve safer handling and training.

Hoof dressings are widely used and heavily marketed, but are the claimed benefits backed up by science? Learn what research has to say about hoof dressings.