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Radiographic Abnormalities of Equine Neck Vertebrae

March 18, 2025

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Dr. Sue Dyson discusses the importance of interpreting neck radiographs appropriately to determine the likely clinical significance of vertebrae abnormalities.

Are Horses Born with Neck Vertebrae Variants Prone to Health Issues?

February 27, 2025

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Be wary of associating variations in the shape of the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae with health issues in horses.

Horse Teeth by Age

February 20, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Illustrations for horse teeth from 1 to 20-years-old can help you learn more about how equine teeth grow and change.

Directional Terms for Horses

January 31, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Directional terms for horses can include things your veterinarian says, such as proximal versus distal or ventral versus dorsal.

Clinical Features of Primary Neck Problems in Horses

January 20, 2025

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Can abnormalities in a horse's neck vertebrae cause problems? Yes. Do those abnormalities always cause issues? No!

you can manage noises for horse hearing in stables

Horse Hearing: What Owners Should Know

January 6, 2025

⎯ Heather Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA

By understanding equine hearing, you can make your horse’s surroundings less noisy and therefore less stressful. Here are some ideas.

Cardiac Murmurs in Older Horses

December 21, 2024

⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM

This article can help you understand what it means if your horse is diagnosed with a cardiac murmur and what to expect.

A Horse’s Sense of Touch

December 5, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

The horse’s sense of touch is very acute, and there are more sensitive areas of which horse owners should be aware.

Horse Skeletal System Diagram

November 29, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Horse owner should know the names of all of the bones in the horse skeletal system so they can have a better understanding of injuries.

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Horse Hearing, What You Should Know

November 22, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Horse hearing is excellent because a horse can move its ears to hear sounds in almost any direction and in a wide range of frequencies.

Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video

November 17, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Palpating a horse's back for soreness can be done by the owner to see if there are issues that a veterinarian needs to address.

equine eyesight two horses looking at each other

Equine Eyesight Basics

October 26, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Equine eyesight is important to understanding how horses react to certain situations, especially where their blind spots are involved.

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Icing Tips for Horse Owners

September 9, 2024

⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM

There are many ways to use icing to help injuries sustained by your horse. Follow these tips to help you alleviate pain and swelling.

Sterling the mule with Barbara Martin on a rock

Mules and Hinnies: A Scientific Point of View

August 28, 2024

⎯ Amy McLean, MS, PhD

Regardless of the reason we are all attracted to the magnificent mule and hinny, we should take the time to appreciate, understand, and embrace their uniqueness.

Eye Issues in a Population of Senior U.K. Equids

August 26, 2024

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

This research in the United Kingdom suggested that older equids have a higher prevalence of true ocular pathology than previously reported.

How an Uncomfortable Horse Might Feel to a Rider

August 24, 2024

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Dr. Sue Dyson explains how various behaviors a rider feels can be translated into what area might be painful to a horse.

Additional Behavior and Musculoskeletal Pain Signs in Ridden Horses

August 23, 2024

⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

Dr. Sue Dyson covers some additional equine behaviors that might be manifestations of musculoskeletal pain in ridden horses.

Research on Sound-Reducing Equine Ear Gear

August 21, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

As prey animals, horses are alert to sounds. But can the use of sound-dampening 'ear gear' make horses less stimulated?

How to Take a Horse's Respiratory Rate Video

August 5, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Respiratory rate is a basic health parameter that horse owners need to understand how to evaluate. It helps them know how their horses are feeling. Nout-Lomas said respiratory rate also can indicate the...

How Horse Teeth Grow and Change

June 24, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Understanding the changes horse teeth undergo throughout an animal's lifetime is fundamental for every horse owner.

Parts of the Horse

April 30, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Knowing the correct names for the parts of the horse can be helpful in conversing with your veterinarian or other horse people.

Horse Hoof Anatomy

April 30, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Horse hoof and foot anatomy is important, especially if you are trying to understand what your veterinarian or farrier is telling you.

Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram

April 30, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what's under the skin.

Horse Deep Muscles Diagram

April 30, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

This horse deep muscles diagram lets horse owners visualize the muscles deeper in the horse’s body. This can help when discussing issues with your veterinarian or farrier. Also check out the Horse...

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