Tendon Injuries

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Hoof Beats: Don’t Bow To The Bow

By Steve Stanley posted on March 2, 2016 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Anybody associated with performance horses as a career has seen, and had to deal with, tendon injuries. A bowed tendon is one of the most prominent and debilitating injuries in horse racing.

Rehabilitating Equine Tendon Injuries

Equine veterinarian Roland Thaler delivers an overview of the process for diagnosing and overcoming this issue

By Audrey Pavia posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

The tendons of the lower leg are one of the most crucial parts of the equine anatomy. Responsible for the elastic recall crucial for locomotion, healthy tendons are mandatory for a sound horse.

Polo Ponies Suffer No More Injuries Than Other Equine Athletes, Survey Finds

September 19, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Horses used in the game of polo (known as "ponies" although many are full-sized horses) are asked to sprint at top speed, turn sharply, make sudden stops, stay balanced while riders shift their weight far out of center, and even run into other horses to gain an advantageous position.

Scientists Unlock Clues To Aging Tendons In Horses

August 6, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Source: University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool scientists have examined the mechanisms that cause ageing in the tendons of horses, opening up the possibility of better treatment for humans.

IHCS Day 3 Review: Trio Advises You How To Improve Your Practice

January 31, 2014 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

A trio of farriers kicked off Thursday's sessions of the International Hoof-Care Summit with business tips that promises to boost efficiency, save time and keep you healthy.

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Vets List Laminitis As Top Research Priority

January 1, 2010 | Posted in Lamenesses

Laminitis was the top vote getter in a recent survey regarding research needs among members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The goal of this study is to provide data that can assist the equine community in directing its financial support to a wide realm of equine research projects.

Research Journal: September/October 2008

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Lamenesses

This landmark study examined correlations between hoof shape and laminar morphology. The hypothesis was that hoof shape would be related to the shape and orientation of the lamina at the cellular level and that this relationship would vary between breeds.

Research Journal: December 2007

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Force plate measurements are commonly used to evaluate lameness in saddle horses. This experimental study was designed to determine if breed differences influence ground reaction forces measured in sound and lame warmbloods and Quarter Horses.

Research Journal: January/February 2002

January 1, 2002 | Posted in Diseases

Superficial digital flexor (SDF) tendinitis is common in performance horses and is associated with prolonged loss of training time as well as early retirement from competition.

Items Tagged with 'Tendon Injuries'

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Hoof Beats: Don’t Bow To The Bow

Rehabilitating Equine Tendon Injuries

Polo Ponies Suffer No More Injuries Than Other Equine Athletes, Survey Finds

Scientists Unlock Clues To Aging Tendons In Horses

IHCS Day 3 Review: Trio Advises You How To Improve Your Practice

Vets List Laminitis As Top Research Priority

Research Journal: September/October 2008

Research Journal: December 2007

Research Journal: January/February 2002

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