
Showjumping Discipline | Common Injuries & Treatments
Showjumping is the competitive sport of riding horses over a course of fences and other obstacles in an arena, with penalty points awarded for any poles or jumps missed or knocked over. ...
Showjumping is the competitive sport of riding horses over a course of fences and other obstacles in an arena, with penalty points awarded for any poles or jumps missed or knocked over. ...
DOG StreamZ. Information article on canine arthritis and symptoms, causes and treatments. The word 'arthritis' is used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. 1 in 4...
Do horses get arthritis? Horse Arthritis is not a single condition and is believed to represent over 60% of lameness issues in horses. The horses joints most effected are thought...
Navicular is a commonly found issue for horse owners to manage (particularly in older horses) and in this article we look at the common symptoms associated with Navicular, possible causes and what treatments are...
Migraines are a common health condition, affecting one in every five women and one in every fifteen men. We look at common methods used to support the relief of migraine pains.
Inflammation is an important part of the body’s immune response to infection and injury. Seen in many conditions associated with sports we look at what inflammation is and methods used to...
Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time as possible. This creates significant impact...
It is widely viewed that an athlete’s ability to recover from workouts or exercise is just as important as the workout itself. We look at common methods used to support the...
Windgalls, also known as wind puffs, are soft synovial swellings that develop slightly above and behind the fetlock joint, due to an over-secretion of joint fluid, caused by irritation to...
What is the equine discipline of dressage? Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding performed at exhibition and competition levels, as well as an "art" sometimes pursued solely for...
What is the equine discipline of 3-Day Eventing? 3-Day Eventing (also known as horse trials) is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combination compete against other combinations...
Why improve your dogs recovery process? Rehabilitation is the process to regain full function following an injury or operation, and involves restoring strength, flexibility, endurance and power. Rehabilitation is an important...
A sport horse is a type of horse, rather than any particular breed, who competes in a certain discipline. The term is usually applied to horses bred for traditional Olympic...
What is the condition 'Kissing Spine' in horses? Overriding dorsal spinous processes (ORDSP), aka Kissing Spine. Kissing Spine is an equine condition of the spine where the spaces between the...
Injuries and disorders in horses fetlocks (ankle joint) A ‘horses fetlock’ is a name of a joint between the horses cannon bone and pastern bone and is 'the ankle' of a...
Mobility can be an issue for dogs due to injury, age or birth defect. Treatments may include medications, dietary supplements, therapeutic tools, holistic solutions and in some cases, surgery.
What is Dog Agility? Dog Agility was first introduced to the UK at Crufts in 1978. It is a dog sport in which a handler guides a dog around an...
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament? Both ligaments and tendons in horses are made up of fibrous connective tissues. The two differ greatly. Ligaments help stabilise...
What is Canine hip or elbow Dysplasia? Canine Dysplasia is an abnormal formation of a joints socket that, in its more severe form, can lead to lameness and significant pain....
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