Have you ever noticed your muscles becoming tired and sore after performing a more rigorous than usual task? Whether it be at the gym, working in the yard or even walking a long distance...
The decision to retire a horse can be complex. For some horses, a gradual decline after many years of riding and competing signals the time for retirement; for others, a sudden illness or injury...
Arthritis in horses is sadly a common joint condition that affects horses of every age, breed, and discipline. While it is an incurable joint disease, the pain and progression of equine arthritis can be...
Exercising arthritic horses may at first seem counterintuitive, but there are many benefits to maintaining an active lifestyle. The key is to develop an exercise program that promotes regular movement, while factoring in your...
Spring has sprung! With the longer and warmer days beckoning us to spend more time with our horses, it’s important to remember that your senior horse requires special care as we transition from season...
A show jumping career sees the horse jump fences of varying height and width from a variety of angles, lengthening and shortening their stride, accelerating and decelerating and turning sharply whilst maintaining balance at...
According to Equestrian Australia, a show horse “must give the impression of covering the ground easily and fluently. The horse must be well balanced and work without any obvious effort by the rider or...
Lameness is a common symptom of osteoarthritis in horses. While horses of any age are susceptible to this joint disease, performance horses are at increased risk due to the athletic demands placed upon them,...
As the temperature drops, the demands on your senior horse increase. Cold temperatures, rainy and windy conditions, and hard ground take a toll during Winter. The key to senior horse care is getting prepared...
Joint health supplements are beneficial for horses of any age, breed, and discipline. Whether your horse is a performance horse or a paddock ornament, every horse deserves to feel – and move – their...
Joint pain in horses can present itself in a myriad of ways. When it comes to joint pain, we as horse owners, often think of the obvious signs of stiffness and lameness. However, signs...
Protecting your horse’s joints from arthritis is all about reducing wear and tear and preventing injuries. To this end, protecting your horse’s joints requires a multipronged and diligent management program. Conformation, hoof care, arena...