Sport horses place intense demands on their musculoskeletal system during training and competition. Show jumping, dressage, racing, or endurance riding: each discipline places specific stresses on the joints, muscles, and back. Proper preparation beforehand helps to keep the horse comfortable and allows it to reach its full potential. […]
A horse's joints are constantly under strain, whether the animal is being ridden, training, out for a ride, or simply moving around in the pasture. Over time or with repeated exertion, these locomotor structures can weaken, leading to stiffness, pain, or even lameness. Preventing joint injuries not only preserves the horse's well-being, […]
Limping horse: what to do?
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Horse owners know and dread it: lameness in horses is a common but often worrying problem. There are many reasons why a horse limps, and the severity of lameness can range from mild to severe. So it's important to be aware of the most common potential causes, [...].