The Equine Documentalist

The physiological effect of poor conformation and hoof morphology on the wider skeletal system of the horse is a highly […]

The potential uses for thermography in equestrian care have been outlined historically, as far back as Von Schweinitz (1999) its

Ligaments are short fibrous connective tissues which connect bone to bone or cartilage, farriery can have huge potential influences on

Equine Powders and Potions- Fact or Fable? The list of supplements, herbal remedies, powders and potions is almost endless, tales

The digit is on the end of the limb, the limb is attached to the body and all this weight

Our understanding of laminitis is changing and developing but one thing is clear, it can be a debilitating disease and

Introduction “No Foot, No Horse!” what does that mean? Originally it came from the cavalry, you needed the hoof of

Introduction The navicular apparatus is designed to dissipate force between the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT) and the third phalanx

The potential benefits of vibration therapy have been long studied, in 1867 Gustav Zander created a series of weights and

Introduction Lameness diagnosis is not a straightforward process, it requires both skill and experience, firstly recognising the lame limb, identifying

When a horse is experiencing pain when bearing weight on a particular limb it will naturally look to reduce the