Joint wear
Joint wear is common in sport horses and ageing horses. Long-term or intense strain can cause the cartilage in the joints to become thinner, reducing shock absorption and making movement less smooth. This can lead to stiffness, discomfort and reduced range of motion. What happens with joint wear? With joint wear, the quality of cartilage gradually [...]
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common condition in horses, especially in older horses and sport horses with long-term stress. It involves wear of the cartilage in the joints, which can lead to stiffness, pain and reduced range of motion. What happens in osteoarthritis? In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the joint becomes damaged and thinner. As a result, the [...]
