AskHQ: Ageing horses
Q: What are the signs that your horse is ageing? A: Horses don’t all age at the same rate. Some […]
lameness
AskHQ: Capped elbow, hock or knee
What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.
AskHQ: Topline
Q: What is topline? A: To put it simply, a horse’s topline are the muscles that support the spine from
Horse Channel, Horse Health, Know How
The hoof abscess explained
Understanding one of the most common causes of lameness A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus)
What to consider when vetting a horse for purchase
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost people buying a horse today will request at least a basic ‘prepurchase exam’ to be carried out by a
Penetrating wounds of the foot
Puncture wounds of the equine foot are common and can be very serious. The most common objects that penetrate horses’
Nerve blocking
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the biggest mysteries horse owners can face is why their horses may be lame. Lameness has a variety
Understanding positive flexion tests
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]lexion tests of both the fore- and hindlimbs are common diagnostic tools, particularly used for the purposes of pre-purchase examination.