Joint wear
Joint wear is common in sport horses and ageing horses. Due to prolonged stress, age and other factors, the quality of the cartilage in a joint can deteriorate. As a result, movement can become less effortless and stiffness, discomfort and reduced freedom of movement can arise. What happens during joint wear? During joint wear, the cartilage changes gradually. Other structures [...]
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common condition in horses, especially in older horses and performance horses that are subjected to prolonged strain. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint changes and becomes damaged, which can lead to stiffness, pain and reduced mobility. What happens in osteoarthritis? In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the joint becomes damaged and can become thinner. […]
