What is that? Lumps, Bumps and Swelling
Finding lumps, bumps and swellings on the skin of horses is a very common problem for owners. In this article, veterinarian Dr Rachel Kent sorts the harmless lumps from the nasty bumps to help you identify ones that may require veterinary treatment, versus those...
The Science on Choosing and Training a Show Jumper
If you want your jumping horse to be a successful and “happy athlete,” choose - and train - that horse wisely. But what is the wisest way to choose and train a show jumping horse? According to equine biomechanics specialists, traditional equestrian wisdom can...
How to Find the Right Bit for your Horse
What’s the best bit for my horse? Well, I am glad you ask! It is a very important question that directly affects your horse’s well-being, but finding the answer involves considering and balancing many aspects, from the horse’s history, individual anatomy, conformation...
Conformation Fault or Compensation Pattern?
When you look at a horse, are you evaluating the bone structure, leg alignment, musculature, balance and body proportions; that is, are you judging the horse’s conformation? What if I told you that many of the so-called conformation faults are not inherited or fixed...
Stifle Lameness
The stifle is the largest and most complex joint in the horse and, as such, it is an important cause of hindlimb lameness. Equivalent to the human knee, the stifle is controlled by some of the most powerful muscles in the horse’s hindquarters and is subject to...
A Fly Went By… The Cutaneus Muscle Reflex in Horses
'A fly went by' is the title of a children’s book by Mike McClintock that I love to read. If you haven't, Google it! It is funny and it inspired me to write about this fascinating but often overlooked muscle group. We have all seen horses twitch their skin to get rid...
