Anatomy

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.

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.

Horse muscle anatomy is the study of the major muscle groups that help a horse move, support posture, stay balanced, and generate power. For horse owners and students, understanding horse muscles can make it easier to evaluate topline, conditioning, movement, and changes in the body over time. This guide explains the main muscle regions of the horse, what they do, and why they matter in practical everyday terms. Horse muscle anatomy at a glance Neck supports balance and head

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

The horse skeleton is the framework that gives your horse shape, strength, and structure. It is also the “map” vets, therapists, and trainers are thinking about when they talk about joints, lameness, posture, and movement. In this guide, you’ll learn the major bone regions, what each region does, and why skeleton anatomy matters for everyday horse care. We’ll keep it owner friendly, with the names you actually need and the practical reasons they matter. If you want to see ev

Learn the anatomy of the equine mouth, and how bits interact with it.