Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) is the most common soft tissue injury in horses and often leads to lameness. It is critical to note that a serious soft tissue injury can be even more damaging than a fracture, especially in Read more…
Treatment of mild to moderate cases of pneumonia can be successful, and typically includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and supportive care. In more severe cases, treatment can be challenging as permanent damage can be done to the lung tissue. What do you Read more…
Location of these tendons The flexor tendons which are the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) and the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) run down the back of the limb from the level of the knee/hock. The SDFT ends on the Read more…
When the thermometer is inserted, fasten the alligator clip to tail hairs, thus securing it!) Normal body temperature is 37.5 – 38.5° C, but environmental factors can affect the readings by 0.5-1° C. Horses tend to have higher temperatures in Read more…
An elevated body temperature, commonly called a fever, can be an early indication of viral or bacterial infection. One of the first things to do when you suspect your horse isn’t feeling well is take his temperature. What would cause Read more…
The cruciate ligaments may undergo partial or complete tearing and represent a recognized, although relatively uncommon, condition of the equine stifle. How do you know if a horse has torn a ligament? In severe cases of ligament injury the presence Read more…
The cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments are two ligaments located within the stifle joint of the horse. These two ligaments provide a great deal of joint stabilization within the stifle. Do horses tear their ACL? The cruciate ligaments may undergo Read more…
Strains of the check ligament occur most frequently in the forelimb and in older animals (over 10 years old). Although the horse may have been performing in some form of athletic work such as Show Jumping or Eventing at the Read more…
Shivering is a sure sign that your horse is cold. Reflexive contractions of the muscles, shivering helps the body keep warm but at great metabolic cost. If you find a horse shivering, immediately help him warm up with a blanket Read more…
Horses were used for reconnaissance and for carrying messengers as well as for pulling artillery, ambulances, and supply wagons. Contents 1.1 British Empire. 1.1.1 United Kingdom. 1.1.2 India. 1.1.3 Canada. 1.1.4 Australia and New Zealand. 1.2 Continental Europe. 1.3 Ottoman Read more…