Virtually any horse who lives long enough will develop a bit of creakiness in at least one joint, writes Christine Barakat. She offers a rundown of events and conditions that put horses in a higher risk category for the eventual development of arthritis.
Barakat’s comments about reviewing a horse’s past and present situation reminds us it is time for fall wellness exams, the topic of a past AHD post <Link>.
Sources: EQUUS, June 27, 2022. Link.
A touch of arthritis isn’t going to ruin a horse’s golden years, but early-onset or debilitating changes in joint health can be devastating.” – Christine Barakat
INSIGHTS: Consider using this article in social media or newsletters to remind horse owners to schedule fall wellness exams now while the weather is temperate.