Musculoskeletal sytem
Different elements can have an impact on the horse’s musculoskeletal system : effect of the ground, illnesses….In this respect medical imagery can help in identifying injuries.
Leg conformation
Correctness of leg conformation is the basis for healthy development, and has an impact on the future use of the horse.See
Equestrian surface biomechanics and the effects on the horse’s musculoskeletal system
The quality of equestrian surfaces conditions the horse’s locomotor abilities and can also be a risk factor. What exactly are the effects of equestria...See
The horse’s foot
The horse’s foot is a vital complex structure, under a lot of pressure, and which should be taken care of right from a very young age.See
Specific features of the donkey’s hooves : how to manage them.
Donkeys’ hooves need as much care as those of other equids. Discover in this fact sheet the specific features relative to the donkey’s hooves.See
Laminitis
What is laminitis ? What are the causes and clinical symptoms ? How to treat and also prevent it ?See
Navicular syndrome
Navicular disease is responsible for chronic lameness in the front limbs. This affliction is one that all riders dread.See
Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD)
Juvenile Osteochondritis dissecans, which are abnrmalities of the ossification process, affect young growing horses, and can be detrimental to their f...See
Equine Atypical Myopathy (EAM)
Focus on atypical myopathy, caused by seeds and fruit of sycamore trees…..See
Tying up syndrome
Tying-up or azoturia is caracterized by several clinical signs due to acute destruction of muscles following exercise or stress.See
My horse’s leg is swollen : Lymphangitis
Lyphangitis is an infectious ailment presenting severe and acute swelling, most often of a hind limb. It should not be neglected...See
Hoof abscesses
What is a hoof abscess and what are its causes? How to diagnose and should be treated it? How can abscesses be prevented?See
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