Why is Lameness so common in Dressage Horses?
Veterinarian Robin Bell looks at the stresses that affect the dressage horse and explains how they can cause unsoundness... Read Article 10 Comments »
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Veterinarian Robin Bell looks at the stresses that affect the dressage horse and explains how they can cause unsoundness... Read Article 10 Comments »
Treatment of Back Problems
Which treatments really work – Professor Leo Jeffcott and Dr Robin Bell look at the range of treatments for the horse’s back, and finds that some work – but some don’t work at all… and lots have never been properly assessed. Read Article Comments Off on Treatment of Back Problems
The Diagnosis of Back Pain
Sore backs are a very common and often overlooked problem in the performance horse. The soreness may be caused by a primary back problem or it may secondary to an underlying lameness issue, faulty or ill-fitting tack or even inadequate schooling... Read Article Comments Off on The Diagnosis of Back Pain
Fetlock Lameness – It’s importance…
The fetlock is a complicated high motion joint that is always subjected to huge forces and stresses during locomotion, our veterinary experts analyse what can go wrong... Read Article 6 Comments »
Causes of Carpal Lameness in Horses
In this article we will attempt to give you an overview of the problems that can affect the knee in the horse, by firstly reviewing the anatomy, the role conformation plays, and finally discussing in more detail the more common conditions that affect this joint in the horse. Read Article 11 Comments »
What Causes Lameness in Showjumpers?
Our two veterinary experts, Dr Robin J.W. Bell and Professor Leo Jeffcott (University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden and University of Sydney) look at the common problems that show jumpers develop... Read Article 1 Comment »