
Barrel Racing Horses | Common Injuries & Treatments
Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time as possible. This creates significant impact...
Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time as possible. This creates significant impact...
It is widely viewed that an athlete’s ability to recover from workouts or exercise is just as important as the workout itself. We look at common methods used to support the...
Windgalls, also known as wind puffs, are soft synovial swellings that develop slightly above and behind the fetlock joint, due to an over-secretion of joint fluid, caused by irritation to...
What is the equine discipline of dressage? Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding performed at exhibition and competition levels, as well as an "art" sometimes pursued solely for...
What is the equine discipline of 3-Day Eventing? 3-Day Eventing (also known as horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combination compete against other combinations...
Why improve your dogs recovery process? Rehabilitation is the process to regain full function following an injury or operation, and involves restoring strength, flexibility, endurance and power. Rehabilitation is an important...
In this article we look at the most common forms of injuries found in sports horses and how they are traditionally cared for and maintained to remain in tip-top condition.
What is the condition 'Kissing Spine' in horses? Overriding dorsal spinous processes (ORDSP), aka Kissing Spine. Kissing Spine is an equine condition of the spine where the spaces between the...
Injuries and disorders in horses fetlocks (ankle joint) A ‘horses fetlock’ is a name of a joint between the horses cannon bone and pastern bone and is 'the ankle' of a...
Mobility can be an issue for dogs due to injury, age or birth defect. Treatments may include medications, dietary supplements, therapeutic tools, holistic solutions and in some cases, surgery.
When a dog’s muscles are tight or sore they can restrict joint mobility, which in turn can increase the risk of injury. In dog agility your dog needs to be...
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament? Both ligaments and tendons in horses are made up of fibrous connective tissues. The two differ greatly. Ligaments help stabilise...
What is Canine hip or elbow Dysplasia? Canine Dysplasia is an abnormal formation of a joints socket that, in its more severe form, can lead to lameness and significant pain....
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