The pelvis connects the bones of the hind limb to the vertebral column via the hip joint and the sacroiliac joint. When seen from behind, the pelvis is somewhat U-shaped with a narrow separation in front where it curves around Read more…
Half pastern: A marking that extends from the edge of the hoof halfway up the pastern. Sock: A marking that extends from edge of the hoof two-thirds of the way up the leg. Stocking: A marking that extends from edge Read more…
How fast does Adequan® i.m. work? It reaches the joint within 2 hours. Based on dose titration studies, clinical improvement may be observed by the fourth injection4. How often do you give Adequan to a horse? every 4 daysThe recommended Read more…
The coffin bone, also known as P3 and the pedal bone forms the foundation of the front half of the hoof capsule. This bone is connected to the hoof capsule via the laminae. Many of the tendons and ligaments in Read more…
Coffin bone fractures are likely caused by a traumatic injury to the outside of the hoof wall. This type of fracture can result from something as simple as a horse stepping on a rock, hitting a fence or applying too Read more…
neck. For those of you wondering what the i.m. and 1/4/7 means after the word Adequan: The i.m. stands for intramuscular and is how the drug is administered to the horse, as an intramuscular injection in the neck. How do Read more…
Joint injections are one of the most commonly performed procedures in sport horse practice. Typically joints are injected with a combination of hyaluronic acid and a corticosteroid, along with a small amount of antibiotic to help prevent infection. What is Read more…
Nervous system, horse The brain is divided into 3 main sections—the brain stem, which controls many basic life functions; the cerebrum, which is the center of conscious decision-making; and the cerebellum, which is involved in movement and motor control. What Read more…
A Horse is a Horse is a Horse My research, however, revealed that this isn’t the case. Horses are not fully mature until between the ages of five and seven years old. How mature is a 3 year old horse? Read more…
Research by Panksepp (1998) has proven that the limbic system is remarkably similar in humans and other mammals, enabling pair bonding, parenting behaviors, imprinting and enculturation of young, and everyday social community bonds. Horses keenly sense limbic activity and ANS Read more…