Most horse owners have heard about equine Cushings disease and are familiar with some of the common clinical signs: a long curly haircoat, delayed shedding, topline loss, pot-bellied appearance, and sometimes laminitis. Additional signs include recurrent infections,...
Thirty years ago, laminitis was usually a career-ending diagnosis, if not a life-ending one. Aside from mechanical support and pain management, little was known about the contributing factors associated with laminitis and the multitude of clinical factors that...
The days are getting longer, the snow on the ground is FINALLY melting off, and spring is in the air… which means trail riding season is just around the corner! Trail riding is an excellent activity to share with your horse. Whether you are taking a backcountry trip...
The arrival of spring means long-awaited opportunities for trail riding, clinics, and horse shows. However, travel, new stabling, and the mixing of horse populations can also provide the perfect conditions for the spread of disease. With a little planning and...
While we are always grateful for precipitation here in Colorado, wet and muddy conditions contribute to the development of two common horse hoof conditions: abscesses and thrush. Abscesses A hoof abscess commonly presents as an acute onset severe lameness without...
