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, […]
Tendon disorders are common in horses. Tendonitis is one of them, and occurs when the collagen fibers that make up the tendon undergo a partial or complete rupture. Common in sport horses in particular, tendonitis can affect all equines. Painful and taking a long time to heal, they require [...]