Wobbler Syndrome in Horses

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While out on your regular ride, you notice that your horse seems a little clumsier than usual, tripping over sticks and stumbling.  You put it down to him being lazy, but notice it’s becoming a common pattern.  Should you be concerned?
Many horses with spinal problems will exhibit signs of clumsiness as they are being ridden.  […]

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Cushing’s Disease in Horses

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As equine medicine progresses, and routine stable management improves, horse owners are finding that their horses and ponies are living to a much more advanced age.  Because of this, it is important for horse owners to be aware of age-related diseases.  Cushing’s Disease is a relatively common problem affecting older horses, and particularly ponies.  Cushing’s […]

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