Dressage is seen by many as the ultimate equine discipline. It was originally confined to the military, where soldiers would train their horses to perform movements used in battle. It then became an ...

Only about half of owners can recognise equine forelimb lameness, and a third hindlimb issues – and confidence in spotting issues does not necessarily match ability. These were the findings of a study ...

Dr. Taralyn McCarrel's journey into equine lameness began with her early experiences riding and working at a hunter barn. Recognizing the critical importance of soundness for both horses and riders, ...

When it comes to diagnosing a horse's lameness, the veterinarian's eyes are no longer the ultimate diagnostic machine. In fact, in one study (Keegan 2010) only 52% of participating veterinarians ...

With six bones articulating in close range and multiple tendons and ligaments controlling extension and flexion, the hock, or the horse equivalent of the human ankle, has many moving and ...

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