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Equine Gastric Ulcers Factsheet
Many horses suffer from gastric acid irritation which may lead to stomach ulcers. In fact, approximately 60% of performance horses gastric ulcers, ...
Calcium Deficiency in Horses Grazing Tropical Grasses
Oxalates are chemicals in tropical and sub-tropical grasses in Australia. They reduce the calcium available from the grass because they prevent ca...
Laminitis Factsheet
Many horse owners fear a bout of laminitis in their horses or ponies. Once a horse or pony has suffered laminitis, it can be an ongoing battle to ...
Joint Health and Management in Horses
Lameness accounts for up to 70% of lost training days and competition outings, with osteoarthritis and joint disease being listed as the most frequ...
Spring Fever in Horses
Does your horse become more flighty, hot and silly in Spring? With new grass growth and return to regular competition after the winter break, many...
Navicular Syndrome Factsheet
Navicular Syndrome (NS), also referred to as Caudal Heel Syndrome or Podotrochlosis, is perhaps one of the most frustrating of all hoof related lam...
Sacroiliac and Lower Back Pain Factsheet
Lower back and sacroiliac pain is common in equestrian horses. Long term sacroiliac weakness, muscle spasms and discomfort can reduce hind limb act...