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.

Hind limb lameness in horses is frequently attributed to the hock, stifle or back, but what are the symptoms and how do we determine which area is causing the lameness?

Learn everything there is to know about splint bones, from their anatomy to possible injuries and their symptoms.

Learn how to spot equine lameness in this comprehensive guide.

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks

Learn about club feet: what causes them and how they are classified.

Abscesses are a common cause of lameness; learn their causes and symptoms

Navicular Disease, its history, and the term’s path to obsolescence The term navicular disease has been in literature for hundreds of...

Every movement your horse makes, from grazing quietly to clearing a jump, depends on the coordinated function of its joints. Understanding how joints work gives you a clearer picture of soundness, performance, and where problems can develop.

When it comes to therapeutic shoeing, few tools are as widely used—or misunderstood—as the egg bar shoe . These shoes aren’t just for...

Anatomy of a Heart Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. A “heart bar” is...

What is thrush? Thrush is an anaerobic bacteria and fungus found in the intestinal tract of hooved animals, such as horses. “Anaerobic” means that it grows and thrives in the absence of oxygen. Once thrush gets into a horse’s foot, it attacks the frog, central sulcus, and collateral sulci. In some cases, the infection may also create secondary complications like white line separation or seedy toe , especially if poor hoof hygiene continues. Although thrush is a somewhat commo

What is a tendon A tendon is a tough, flexible band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. It transmits the force...

What Are Bar Shoes Bar shoes differ from traditional open-heeled horseshoes in that they incorporate a closed structure at the back,...

Laminitis and founder are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different stages of a progressive disease that...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...