Haylie Kerstetter

2 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

A horse’s ridden or even competitive career doesn’t have to end just because of an OA diagnosis. It might just take a little more care and planning to keep him healthy, happy, and comfortable. Work with your veterinarian to provide appropriate support, plan workouts carefully, and implement management techniques to support healthy joints. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Katie Ellis, DVM, MS, Dipl.

2 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD) is a complex, progressive condition that causes pain and lameness in horses. Though researchers currently consider DSLD to be uncurable, they are working to better understand the degenerative changes that occur in the suspensory ligament and identify genes potentially involved in the development of DSLD. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Katie Ellis, DVM, MS, Dipl.

3 weeks ago | stablemanagement.com | Haylie Kerstetter

In this episode, Erica Jacquay, PhD, assistant professor of equine studies at Midway University, in Kentucky, discusses what you need to know about safely trailering your horse as show season begins. She explains correct loading and unloading practices, keeping your horses safe and minimizing stress during transit, and key aspects of routine trailer maintenance.

3 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Typically, veterinarians use a thorough physical and lameness examination to localize pain to one area of the horse’s body. Then they use diagnostic imaging to find the pathology that’s causing pain. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Katie Ellis, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, of the University of Georgia, in Athens, and Howland Mansfield, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, of American Regent Animal Health, describe the common imaging modalities used to diagnose joint disease in horses.

3 weeks ago | thehorse.com | Haylie Kerstetter

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a complex condition that involves insulin dysregulation (ID), obesity, and an increased risk of laminitis. Horses with EMS often need a multifaceted management approach to improve their quality of life and prevent serious complications. These five key management changes can help you improve your EMS horse’s metabolic status and overall well-being. Diet plays a crucial role in managing horses with EMS.